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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.97, 896.44 and 232.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.97, 896.44 and 232.51 is: 348.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.97 : 896.44 = 232.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.97/896.44 = 232.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.97x = 896.44 × 232.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.97x = 208,431.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,431.26/597.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.56

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