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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.32, 900.94 and 234.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.32, 900.94 and 234.90 is: 352.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.32 : 900.94 = 234.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.32/900.94 = 234.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.32x = 900.94 × 234.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.32x = 211,630.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,630.81/600.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.53

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