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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.18, 898.22 and 233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.18, 898.22 and 233.72 is: 350.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.18 : 898.22 = 233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.18/898.22 = 233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.18x = 898.22 × 233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.18x = 209,931.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,931.98/599.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.37

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