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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.54, 897.86 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.54, 897.86 and 228.24 is: 342.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.54 : 897.86 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.54/897.86 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.54x = 897.86 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.54x = 204,927.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,927.57/598.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.38

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