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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.26, 900.17 and 234.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.26, 900.17 and 234.97 is: 352.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.26 : 900.17 = 234.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.26/900.17 = 234.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.26x = 900.17 × 234.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.26x = 211,509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,509.52/600.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.36

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