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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.55, 896.38 and 232.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.55, 896.38 and 232.29 is: 348.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.55 : 896.38 = 232.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.55/896.38 = 232.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.55x = 896.38 × 232.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.55x = 208,220.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,220.11/597.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.46

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