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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.64, 897.39 and 233.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.64, 897.39 and 233.31 is: 349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.64 : 897.39 = 233.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.64/897.39 = 233.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.64x = 897.39 × 233.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.64x = 209,370.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,370.06/598.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.74

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