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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.10, 896.81 and 232.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.10, 896.81 and 232.61 is: 348.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.10 : 896.81 = 232.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.10/896.81 = 232.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.10x = 896.81 × 232.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.10x = 208,601.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,601.33/598.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.78

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