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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.36, 897.52 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.36, 897.52 and 233.40 is: 350.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.36 : 897.52 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.36/897.52 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.36x = 897.52 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.36x = 209,481.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,481.17/598.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.09

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