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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.12, 899.40 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.12, 899.40 and 234.60 is: 351.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.12 : 899.40 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.12/899.40 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.12x = 899.40 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.12x = 210,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,999.24/600.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.60

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