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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.06, 898.20 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.06, 898.20 and 233.52 is: 350.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.06 : 898.20 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.06/898.20 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.06x = 898.20 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.06x = 209,747.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,747.66/599.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.13

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