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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.70, 895.87 and 232.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.70, 895.87 and 232.35 is: 348.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.70 : 895.87 = 232.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.70/895.87 = 232.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.70x = 895.87 × 232.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.70x = 208,155.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,155.39/597.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.26

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