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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.16, 897.33 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.16, 897.33 and 232.92 is: 349.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.16 : 897.33 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.16/897.33 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.16x = 897.33 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.16x = 209,006.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,006.10/598.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.42

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