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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.08, 898.85 and 234.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.08, 898.85 and 234.13 is: 351.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.08 : 898.85 = 234.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.08/898.85 = 234.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.08x = 898.85 × 234.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.08x = 210,447.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,447.75/599.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.28

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