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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.97, 900.18 and 235.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.97, 900.18 and 235.00 is: 352.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.97 : 900.18 = 235.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.97/900.18 = 235.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.97x = 900.18 × 235.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.97x = 211,543.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,543.43/599.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.59

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