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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.29, 897.72 and 233.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.29, 897.72 and 233.11 is: 349.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.29 : 897.72 = 233.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.29/897.72 = 233.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.29x = 897.72 × 233.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.29x = 209,267.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,267.51/598.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.78

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