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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.51, 895.98 and 232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.51, 895.98 and 232.02 is: 347.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.51 : 895.98 = 232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.51/895.98 = 232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.51x = 895.98 × 232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.51x = 207,885.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,885.28/597.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.92

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