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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.25, 896.64 and 232.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.25, 896.64 and 232.94 is: 349.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.25 : 896.64 = 232.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.25/896.64 = 232.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.25x = 896.64 × 232.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.25x = 208,858.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,858.84/598.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.12

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