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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.14, 898.86 and 234.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.14, 898.86 and 234.03 is: 351.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.14 : 898.86 = 234.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.14/898.86 = 234.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.14x = 898.86 × 234.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.14x = 210,360.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,360.21/599.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.10

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