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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.81, 900.22 and 234.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.81, 900.22 and 234.85 is: 352.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.81 : 900.22 = 234.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.81/900.22 = 234.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.81x = 900.22 × 234.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.81x = 211,412.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,412.17/599.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.47

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