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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.32, 898.74 and 234.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.32, 898.74 and 234.05 is: 350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.32 : 898.74 = 234.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.32/898.74 = 234.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.32x = 898.74 × 234.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.32x = 210,352.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,352.34/599.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.99

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