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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.84, 898.26 and 233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.84, 898.26 and 233.92 is: 350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.84 : 898.26 = 233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.84/898.26 = 233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.84x = 898.26 × 233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.84x = 210,120.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,120.98/598.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.88

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