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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.12, 896.40 and 232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.12, 896.40 and 232.60 is: 348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.12 : 896.40 = 232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.12/896.40 = 232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.12x = 896.40 × 232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.12x = 208,502.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,502.64/598.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.60

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