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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.69, 897.05 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.69, 897.05 and 233.28 is: 349.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.69 : 897.05 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.69/897.05 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.69x = 897.05 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.69x = 209,263.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,263.75/598.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.54

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