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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.03, 900.20 and 229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.03, 900.20 and 229.84 is: 344.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.03 : 900.20 = 229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.03/900.20 = 229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.03x = 900.20 × 229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.03x = 206,901.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,901.97/600.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.82

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