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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.68, 897.36 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.68, 897.36 and 233.28 is: 349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.68 : 897.36 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.68/897.36 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.68x = 897.36 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.68x = 209,336.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,336.14/598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.66

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