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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.50, 900.31 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.50, 900.31 and 230.24 is: 345.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.50 : 900.31 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.50/900.31 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.50x = 900.31 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.50x = 207,287.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,287.37/600.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.19

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