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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.60, 896.15 and 232.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.60, 896.15 and 232.18 is: 348.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.60 : 896.15 = 232.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.60/896.15 = 232.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.60x = 896.15 × 232.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.60x = 208,064.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,064.71/597.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.17

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