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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.64, 898.19 and 233.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.64, 898.19 and 233.47 is: 350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.64 : 898.19 = 233.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.64/898.19 = 233.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.64x = 898.19 × 233.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.64x = 209,696.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,696.20/598.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.29

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