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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.99, 898.08 and 233.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.99, 898.08 and 233.59 is: 350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.99 : 898.08 = 233.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.99/898.08 = 233.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.99x = 898.08 × 233.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.99x = 209,779.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,779.39/598.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.22

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