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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.21, 898.99 and 234.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.21, 898.99 and 234.11 is: 351.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.21 : 898.99 = 234.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.21/898.99 = 234.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.21x = 898.99 × 234.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.21x = 210,458.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,458.05/599.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.23

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