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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.02, 896.64 and 232.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.02, 896.64 and 232.41 is: 348.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.02 : 896.64 = 232.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.02/896.64 = 232.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.02x = 896.64 × 232.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.02x = 208,388.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,388.10/598.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.46

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