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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.91, 899.97 and 234.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.91, 899.97 and 234.67 is: 352.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.91 : 899.97 = 234.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.91/899.97 = 234.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.91x = 899.97 × 234.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.91x = 211,195.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,195.96/599.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.05

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