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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.02, 900.26 and 235.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.02, 900.26 and 235.06 is: 352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.02 : 900.26 = 235.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.02/900.26 = 235.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.02x = 900.26 × 235.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.02x = 211,615.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,615.12/600.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.68

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