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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.94, 898.22 and 233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.94, 898.22 and 233.90 is: 350.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.94 : 898.22 = 233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.94/898.22 = 233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.94x = 898.22 × 233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.94x = 210,093.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,093.66/598.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.78

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