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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.47, 900.33 and 234.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.47, 900.33 and 234.83 is: 352.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.47 : 900.33 = 234.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.47/900.33 = 234.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.47x = 900.33 × 234.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.47x = 211,424.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,424.49/600.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.10

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