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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.90, 897.95 and 233.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.90, 897.95 and 233.27 is: 349.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.90 : 897.95 = 233.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.90/897.95 = 233.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.90x = 897.95 × 233.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.90x = 209,464.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,464.80/598.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.75

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