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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.48, 897.52 and 233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.48, 897.52 and 233.08 is: 349.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.48 : 897.52 = 233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.48/897.52 = 233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.48x = 897.52 × 233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.48x = 209,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,193.96/598.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.54

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