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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.54, 897.87 and 233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.54, 897.87 and 233.36 is: 350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.54 : 897.87 = 233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.54/897.87 = 233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.54x = 897.87 × 233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.54x = 209,521.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,521.29/598.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.05

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