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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.55, 898.98 and 233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.55, 898.98 and 233.91 is: 350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.55 : 898.98 = 233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.55/898.98 = 233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.55x = 898.98 × 233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.55x = 210,280.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,280.41/599.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.73

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