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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.14, 899.85 and 234.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.14, 899.85 and 234.49 is: 351.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.14 : 899.85 = 234.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.14/899.85 = 234.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.14x = 899.85 × 234.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.14x = 211,004.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,004.95/600.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.59

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