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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.96, 896.62 and 232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.96, 896.62 and 232.38 is: 348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.96 : 896.62 = 232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.96/896.62 = 232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.96x = 896.62 × 232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.96x = 208,350.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,350.91/597.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.44

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