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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.57, 895.82 and 232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.57, 895.82 and 232.11 is: 347.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.57 : 895.82 = 232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.57/895.82 = 232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.57x = 895.82 × 232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.57x = 207,929.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,929.36/597.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.96

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