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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.24, 897 and 232.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.24, 897 and 232.93 is: 349.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.24 : 897 = 232.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.24/897 = 232.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.24x = 897 × 232.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.24x = 208,938.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,938.21/598.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.25

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