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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.48, 900.92 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.48, 900.92 and 235.56 is: 353.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.48 : 900.92 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.48/900.92 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.48x = 900.92 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.48x = 212,220.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,220.72/600.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.42

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