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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.30, 898.73 and 233.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.30, 898.73 and 233.97 is: 350.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.30 : 898.73 = 233.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.30/898.73 = 233.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.30x = 898.73 × 233.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.30x = 210,277.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,277.25/599.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.87

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