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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.51, 896.03 and 227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.51, 896.03 and 227.27 is: 340.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.51 : 896.03 = 227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.51/896.03 = 227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.51x = 896.03 × 227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.51x = 203,642.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,642.69/597.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.82

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