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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.21, 900.72 and 234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.21, 900.72 and 234.90 is: 352.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.21 : 900.72 = 234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.21/900.72 = 234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.21x = 900.72 × 234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.21x = 211,579.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,579.13/600.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.51

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