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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.30, 897.13 and 232.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.30, 897.13 and 232.87 is: 349.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.30 : 897.13 = 232.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.30/897.13 = 232.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.30x = 897.13 × 232.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.30x = 208,914.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,914.66/598.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.18

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