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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.47, 898.94 and 234.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.47, 898.94 and 234.25 is: 351.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.47 : 898.94 = 234.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.47/898.94 = 234.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.47x = 898.94 × 234.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.47x = 210,575.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,575.52/599.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.27

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