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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.57, 897.62 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.57, 897.62 and 233.30 is: 349.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.57 : 897.62 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.57/897.62 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.57x = 897.62 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.57x = 209,415.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,415.82/598.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.86

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