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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.97, 898.22 and 233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.97, 898.22 and 233.67 is: 350.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.97 : 898.22 = 233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.97/898.22 = 233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.97x = 898.22 × 233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.97x = 209,887.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,887.07/598.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.41

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