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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.22, 898.82 and 234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.22, 898.82 and 234.26 is: 351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.22 : 898.82 = 234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.22/898.82 = 234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.22x = 898.82 × 234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.22x = 210,557.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,557.57/599.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.39

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