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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.28, 897.54 and 233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.28, 897.54 and 233.14 is: 349.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.28 : 897.54 = 233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.28/897.54 = 233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.28x = 897.54 × 233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.28x = 209,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,252.48/598.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.76

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