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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.21, 898.21 and 233.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.21, 898.21 and 233.49 is: 350.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.21 : 898.21 = 233.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.21/898.21 = 233.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.21x = 898.21 × 233.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.21x = 209,725.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,725.40/599.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.00

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