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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.24, 898.22 and 234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.24, 898.22 and 234.02 is: 350.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.24 : 898.22 = 234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.24/898.22 = 234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.24x = 898.22 × 234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.24x = 210,197.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,197.54/599.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.78

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