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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.09, 899.48 and 234.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.09, 899.48 and 234.81 is: 351.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.09 : 899.48 = 234.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.09/899.48 = 234.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.09x = 899.48 × 234.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.09x = 211,205.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,205.72/600.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.96

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