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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.03, 899.89 and 234.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.03, 899.89 and 234.82 is: 352.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.03 : 899.89 = 234.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.03/899.89 = 234.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.03x = 899.89 × 234.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.03x = 211,313.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,313.59/600.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.17

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