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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.16, 900.60 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.16, 900.60 and 234.92 is: 352.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.16 : 900.60 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.16/900.60 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.16x = 900.60 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.16x = 211,568.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,568.95/600.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.52

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