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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.05, 897.09 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.05, 897.09 and 232.92 is: 349.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.05 : 897.09 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.05/897.09 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.05x = 897.09 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.05x = 208,950.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,950.20/598.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.39

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