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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.94, 897.84 and 233.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.94, 897.84 and 233.66 is: 350.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.94 : 897.84 = 233.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.94/897.84 = 233.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.94x = 897.84 × 233.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.94x = 209,789.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,789.29/598.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.27

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