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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.23, 900.65 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.23, 900.65 and 235.04 is: 352.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.23 : 900.65 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.23/900.65 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.23x = 900.65 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.23x = 211,684.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,684.86/600.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.67

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