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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.91, 898.47 and 233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.91, 898.47 and 233.67 is: 350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.91 : 898.47 = 233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.91/898.47 = 233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.91x = 898.47 × 233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.91x = 209,948.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,948.41/598.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.55

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