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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.80, 896.34 and 232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.80, 896.34 and 232.28 is: 348.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.80 : 896.34 = 232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.80/896.34 = 232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.80x = 896.34 × 232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.80x = 208,201.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,201.86/597.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.28

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