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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.52, 898.19 and 233.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.52, 898.19 and 233.31 is: 350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.52 : 898.19 = 233.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.52/898.19 = 233.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.52x = 898.19 × 233.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.52x = 209,556.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,556.71/598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.12

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