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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.48, 901.08 and 235.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.48, 901.08 and 235.27 is: 353.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.48 : 901.08 = 235.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.48/901.08 = 235.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.48x = 901.08 × 235.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.48x = 211,994.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,994.84/600.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.04

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