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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.93, 898.62 and 233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.93, 898.62 and 233.75 is: 350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.93 : 898.62 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.93/898.62 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.93x = 898.62 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.93x = 210,052.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,052.43/598.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.71

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