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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.02, 898.56 and 233.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.02, 898.56 and 233.68 is: 350.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.02 : 898.56 = 233.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.02/898.56 = 233.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.02x = 898.56 × 233.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.02x = 209,975.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,975.50/599.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.53

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