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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.41, 898.01 and 233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.41, 898.01 and 233.15 is: 349.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.41 : 898.01 = 233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.41/898.01 = 233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.41x = 898.01 × 233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.41x = 209,371.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,371.03/598.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.88

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