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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.19, 900.17 and 234.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.19, 900.17 and 234.79 is: 352.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.19 : 900.17 = 234.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.19/900.17 = 234.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.19x = 900.17 × 234.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.19x = 211,346.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,346.41/600.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.14

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