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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.26, 900.18 and 235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.26, 900.18 and 235.17 is: 352.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.26 : 900.18 = 235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.26/900.18 = 235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.26x = 900.18 × 235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.26x = 211,695.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,695.33/600.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.68

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