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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.82, 901.33 and 230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.82, 901.33 and 230.60 is: 345.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.82 : 901.33 = 230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.82/901.33 = 230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.82x = 901.33 × 230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.82x = 207,843.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,843.30/600.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.93

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