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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.30, 900.36 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.30, 900.36 and 235.44 is: 353.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.30 : 900.36 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.30/900.36 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.30x = 900.36 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.30x = 211,980.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,980.76/600.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.12

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