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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.45, 898.01 and 233.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.45, 898.01 and 233.25 is: 350.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.45 : 898.01 = 233.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.45/898.01 = 233.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.45x = 898.01 × 233.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.45x = 209,460.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,460.83/598.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.01

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