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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.37, 900.15 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.37, 900.15 and 235.20 is: 352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.37 : 900.15 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.37/900.15 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.37x = 900.15 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.37x = 211,715.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,715.28/600.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.64

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