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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.13, 898.70 and 234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.13, 898.70 and 234.02 is: 351.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.13 : 898.70 = 234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.13/898.70 = 234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.13x = 898.70 × 234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.13x = 210,314.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,314.85/599.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.03

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