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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.25, 898.65 and 233.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.25, 898.65 and 233.85 is: 350.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.25 : 898.65 = 233.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.25/898.65 = 233.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.25x = 898.65 × 233.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.25x = 210,149.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,149.30/599.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.69

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