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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.15, 899.58 and 234.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.15, 899.58 and 234.78 is: 351.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.15 : 899.58 = 234.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.15/899.58 = 234.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.15x = 899.58 × 234.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.15x = 211,203.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,203.39/600.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.92

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