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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.09, 899.46 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.09, 899.46 and 234.60 is: 351.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.09 : 899.46 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.09/899.46 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.09x = 899.46 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.09x = 211,013.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,013.32/600.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.64

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