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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.29, 897.09 and 232.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.29, 897.09 and 232.66 is: 348.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.29 : 897.09 = 232.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.29/897.09 = 232.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.29x = 897.09 × 232.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.29x = 208,713.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,713.47/598.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.85

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