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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.43, 900.51 and 230.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.43, 900.51 and 230.11 is: 345.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.43 : 900.51 = 230.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.43/900.51 = 230.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.43x = 900.51 × 230.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.43x = 207,213.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,213.11/600.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.11

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