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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.84, 898.35 and 233.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.84, 898.35 and 233.68 is: 350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.84 : 898.35 = 233.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.84/898.35 = 233.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.84x = 898.35 × 233.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.84x = 209,926.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,926.43/598.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.56

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