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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.14, 900.54 and 234.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.14, 900.54 and 234.94 is: 352.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.14 : 900.54 = 234.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.14/900.54 = 234.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.14x = 900.54 × 234.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.14x = 211,572.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,572.87/600.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.54

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