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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.88, 901.14 and 235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.88, 901.14 and 235.72 is: 353.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.88 : 901.14 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.88/901.14 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.88x = 901.14 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.88x = 212,416.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,416.72/600.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.51

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