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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.38, 897.42 and 233.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.38, 897.42 and 233.01 is: 349.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.38 : 897.42 = 233.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.38/897.42 = 233.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.38x = 897.42 × 233.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.38x = 209,107.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,107.83/598.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.46

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