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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.18, 898.87 and 233.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.18, 898.87 and 233.95 is: 350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.18 : 898.87 = 233.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.18/898.87 = 233.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.18x = 898.87 × 233.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.18x = 210,286.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,286.14/599.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.96

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