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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.37, 896.22 and 232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.37, 896.22 and 232.06 is: 348.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.37 : 896.22 = 232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.37/896.22 = 232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.37x = 896.22 × 232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.37x = 207,976.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,976.81/597.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.15

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