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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.94, 900.11 and 234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.94, 900.11 and 234.72 is: 352.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.94 : 900.11 = 234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.94/900.11 = 234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.94x = 900.11 × 234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.94x = 211,274.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,274.41/599.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.16

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