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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.93, 899.99 and 234.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.93, 899.99 and 234.69 is: 352.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.93 : 899.99 = 234.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.93/899.99 = 234.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.93x = 899.99 × 234.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.93x = 211,218.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,218.65/599.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.07

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