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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.45, 898.80 and 233.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.45, 898.80 and 233.81 is: 350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.45 : 898.80 = 233.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.45/898.80 = 233.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.45x = 898.80 × 233.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.45x = 210,143.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,143.93/599.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.56

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