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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.28, 898.90 and 234.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.28, 898.90 and 234.14 is: 351.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.28 : 898.90 = 234.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.28/898.90 = 234.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.28x = 898.90 × 234.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.28x = 210,468.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,468.45/599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.20

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