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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.29, 898.86 and 233.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.29, 898.86 and 233.83 is: 350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.29 : 898.86 = 233.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.29/898.86 = 233.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.29x = 898.86 × 233.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.29x = 210,178.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,178.19/599.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.71

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