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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.28, 897.56 and 233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.28, 897.56 and 233.16 is: 349.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.28 : 897.56 = 233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.28/897.56 = 233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.28x = 897.56 × 233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.28x = 209,275.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,275.09/598.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.79

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