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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.44, 898.63 and 234.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.44, 898.63 and 234.15 is: 351.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.44 : 898.63 = 234.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.44/898.63 = 234.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.44x = 898.63 × 234.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.44x = 210,412.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,412.26/599.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.01

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