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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.25, 899.97 and 235.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.25, 899.97 and 235.07 is: 352.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.25 : 899.97 = 235.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.25/899.97 = 235.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.25x = 899.97 × 235.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.25x = 211,555.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,555.95/600.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.45

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