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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.14, 898.09 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.14, 898.09 and 233.78 is: 350.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.14 : 898.09 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.14/898.09 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.14x = 898.09 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.14x = 209,955.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,955.48/599.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.43

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