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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.56, 895.99 and 232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.56, 895.99 and 232.30 is: 348.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.56 : 895.99 = 232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.56/895.99 = 232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.56x = 895.99 × 232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.56x = 208,138.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,138.48/597.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.31

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