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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.50, 897.31 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.50, 897.31 and 228.24 is: 342.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.50 : 897.31 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.50/897.31 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.50x = 897.31 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.50x = 204,802.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,802.03/598.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.19

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