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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.64, 896.15 and 232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.64, 896.15 and 232.06 is: 347.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.64 : 896.15 = 232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.64/896.15 = 232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.64x = 896.15 × 232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.64x = 207,960.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,960.57/597.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.97

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