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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.66, 901.31 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.66, 901.31 and 235.44 is: 353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.66 : 901.31 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.66/901.31 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.66x = 901.31 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.66x = 212,203.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,203.25/600.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.28

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