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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.14, 899.98 and 234.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.14, 899.98 and 234.83 is: 352.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.14 : 899.98 = 234.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.14/899.98 = 234.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.14x = 899.98 × 234.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.14x = 211,343.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,343.97/600.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.16

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