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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.65, 898.34 and 233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.65, 898.34 and 233.43 is: 350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.65 : 898.34 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.65/898.34 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.65x = 898.34 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.65x = 209,698.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,698.34/598.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.29

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