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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.22, 899.18 and 233.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.22, 899.18 and 233.99 is: 351.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.22 : 899.18 = 233.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.22/899.18 = 233.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.22x = 899.18 × 233.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.22x = 210,401.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,401.96/599.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.12

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