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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.80, 901.34 and 235.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.80, 901.34 and 235.49 is: 353.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.80 : 901.34 = 235.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.80/901.34 = 235.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.80x = 901.34 × 235.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.80x = 212,250.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,250.87/600.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.28

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