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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.11, 897.44 and 233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.11, 897.44 and 233.13 is: 349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.11 : 897.44 = 233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.11/897.44 = 233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.11x = 897.44 × 233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.11x = 209,219.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,219.02/598.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.80

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