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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.38, 895.50 and 212.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.38, 895.50 and 212.36 is: 318.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.38 : 895.50 = 212.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.38/895.50 = 212.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.38x = 895.50 × 212.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.38x = 190,163.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,163.90/597.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.33

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