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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.52, 896.31 and 232.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.52, 896.31 and 232.18 is: 348.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.52 : 896.31 = 232.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.52/896.31 = 232.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.52x = 896.31 × 232.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.52x = 208,105.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,105.26/597.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.28

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