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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.28, 898.96 and 234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.28, 898.96 and 234.04 is: 351.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.28 : 898.96 = 234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.28/898.96 = 234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.28x = 898.96 × 234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.28x = 210,392.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,392.60/599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.08

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