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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.64, 895.89 and 232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.64, 895.89 and 232.31 is: 348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.64 : 895.89 = 232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.64/895.89 = 232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.64x = 895.89 × 232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.64x = 208,124.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,124.21/597.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.24

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