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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.34, 898.44 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.34, 898.44 and 234.12 is: 350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.34 : 898.44 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.34/898.44 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.34x = 898.44 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.34x = 210,342.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,342.77/599.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.96

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