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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.62, 900.12 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.62, 900.12 and 235.20 is: 352.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.62 : 900.12 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.62/900.12 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.62x = 900.12 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.62x = 211,708.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,708.22/600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.48

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