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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.84, 897.60 and 233.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.84, 897.60 and 233.56 is: 350.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.84 : 897.60 = 233.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.84/897.60 = 233.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.84x = 897.60 × 233.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.84x = 209,643.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,643.46/598.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.08

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