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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.64, 898.38 and 233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.64, 898.38 and 233.43 is: 350.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.64 : 898.38 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.64/898.38 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.64x = 898.38 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.64x = 209,708.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,708.84/598.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.31

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