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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.23, 897.31 and 233.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.23, 897.31 and 233.10 is: 349.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.23 : 897.31 = 233.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.23/897.31 = 233.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.23x = 897.31 × 233.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.23x = 209,162.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,162.96/598.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.64

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