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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.48, 896.37 and 232.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.48, 896.37 and 232.37 is: 348.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.48 : 896.37 = 232.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.48/896.37 = 232.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.48x = 896.37 × 232.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.48x = 208,287.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,287.51/597.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.61

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