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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.48, 898.88 and 233.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.48, 898.88 and 233.97 is: 350.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.48 : 898.88 = 233.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.48/898.88 = 233.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.48x = 898.88 × 233.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.48x = 210,306.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,306.41/599.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.82

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