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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.06, 899.91 and 234.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.06, 899.91 and 234.58 is: 351.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.06 : 899.91 = 234.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.06/899.91 = 234.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.06x = 899.91 × 234.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.06x = 211,100.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,100.89/600.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.80

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