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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.38, 897 and 233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.38, 897 and 233.08 is: 349.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.38 : 897 = 233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.38/897 = 233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.38x = 897 × 233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.38x = 209,072.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,072.76/598.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.40

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