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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.63, 896.21 and 232.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.63, 896.21 and 232.37 is: 348.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.63 : 896.21 = 232.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.63/896.21 = 232.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.63x = 896.21 × 232.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.63x = 208,247.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,247.84/597.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.46

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