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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.14, 897.53 and 232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.14, 897.53 and 232.94 is: 349.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.14 : 897.53 = 232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.14/897.53 = 232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.14x = 897.53 × 232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.14x = 209,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,070.64/598.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.53

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