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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.59, 897.48 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.59, 897.48 and 233.28 is: 349.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.59 : 897.48 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.59/897.48 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.59x = 897.48 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.59x = 209,364.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,364.13/598.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.76

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