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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.80, 898.35 and 233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.80, 898.35 and 233.58 is: 350.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.80 : 898.35 = 233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.80/898.35 = 233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.80x = 898.35 × 233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.80x = 209,836.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,836.59/598.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.43

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