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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.02, 899.45 and 235.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.02, 899.45 and 235.07 is: 352.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.02 : 899.45 = 235.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.02/899.45 = 235.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.02x = 899.45 × 235.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.02x = 211,433.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,433.71/600.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.38

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