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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.92, 899.67 and 234.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.92, 899.67 and 234.81 is: 352.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.92 : 899.67 = 234.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.92/899.67 = 234.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.92x = 899.67 × 234.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.92x = 211,251.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,251.51/599.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.13

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