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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.68, 901.12 and 235.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.68, 901.12 and 235.45 is: 353.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.68 : 901.12 = 235.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.68/901.12 = 235.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.68x = 901.12 × 235.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.68x = 212,168.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,168.70/600.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.21

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