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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.55, 897.82 and 228.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.55, 897.82 and 228.31 is: 342.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.55 : 897.82 = 228.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.55/897.82 = 228.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.55x = 897.82 × 228.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.55x = 204,978.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,978.47/598.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.46

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