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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.44, 901.15 and 235.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.44, 901.15 and 235.46 is: 353.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.44 : 901.15 = 235.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.44/901.15 = 235.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.44x = 901.15 × 235.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.44x = 212,186.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,186.44/600.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.39

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