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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.12, 900.29 and 234.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.12, 900.29 and 234.71 is: 352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.12 : 900.29 = 234.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.12/900.29 = 234.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.12x = 900.29 × 234.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.12x = 211,308.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,308.14/600.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.11

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