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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.53, 900.67 and 230.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.53, 900.67 and 230.21 is: 345.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.53 : 900.67 = 230.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.53/900.67 = 230.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.53x = 900.67 × 230.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.53x = 207,344.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,344.92/600.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.27

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