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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.77, 895.96 and 232.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.77, 895.96 and 232.25 is: 348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.77 : 895.96 = 232.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.77/895.96 = 232.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.77x = 895.96 × 232.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.77x = 208,081.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,081.07/597.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.10

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