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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.93, 898.09 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.93, 898.09 and 233.52 is: 350.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.93 : 898.09 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.93/898.09 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.93x = 898.09 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.93x = 209,721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,721.98/598.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.16

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