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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.91, 899.33 and 234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.91, 899.33 and 234.96 is: 352.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.91 : 899.33 = 234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.91/899.33 = 234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.91x = 899.33 × 234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.91x = 211,305.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,305.40/599.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.23

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