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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.58, 897.81 and 228.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.58, 897.81 and 228.35 is: 342.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.58 : 897.81 = 228.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.58/897.81 = 228.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.58x = 897.81 × 228.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.58x = 205,010.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,010.42/598.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.50

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