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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.31, 898.79 and 234.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.31, 898.79 and 234.01 is: 350.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.31 : 898.79 = 234.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.31/898.79 = 234.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.31x = 898.79 × 234.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.31x = 210,324.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,324.68/599.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.94

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