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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.08, 897.35 and 233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.08, 897.35 and 233.13 is: 349.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.08 : 897.35 = 233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.08/897.35 = 233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.08x = 897.35 × 233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.08x = 209,198.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,198.04/598.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.78

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