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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.95, 898.41 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.95, 898.41 and 223.68 is: 335.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.95 : 898.41 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.95/898.41 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.95x = 898.41 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.95x = 200,956.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,956.35/598.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.51

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