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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.36, 895.56 and 232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.36, 895.56 and 232.08 is: 347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.36 : 895.56 = 232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.36/895.56 = 232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.36x = 895.56 × 232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.36x = 207,841.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,841.56/597.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.93

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