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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.09, 898.90 and 233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.09, 898.90 and 233.75 is: 350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.09 : 898.90 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.09/898.90 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.09x = 898.90 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.09x = 210,119.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,119.54/599.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.73

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