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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.15, 898.30 and 233.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.15, 898.30 and 233.51 is: 350.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.15 : 898.30 = 233.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.15/898.30 = 233.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.15x = 898.30 × 233.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.15x = 209,756.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,756.37/599.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.09

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