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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.62, 900.15 and 235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.62, 900.15 and 235.10 is: 352.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.62 : 900.15 = 235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.62/900.15 = 235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.62x = 900.15 × 235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.62x = 211,625.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,625.27/600.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.34

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