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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.04, 897.84 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.04, 897.84 and 233.64 is: 350.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.04 : 897.84 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.04/897.84 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.04x = 897.84 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.04x = 209,771.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,771.34/599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.18

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