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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.05, 900.21 and 234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.05, 900.21 and 234.74 is: 352.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.05 : 900.21 = 234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.05/900.21 = 234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.05x = 900.21 × 234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.05x = 211,310.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,310.79/600.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.16

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