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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.09, 900.40 and 234.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.09, 900.40 and 234.75 is: 352.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.09 : 900.40 = 234.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.09/900.40 = 234.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.09x = 900.40 × 234.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.09x = 211,368.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,368.90/600.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.23

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