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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.93, 901.17 and 230.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.93, 901.17 and 230.61 is: 345.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.93 : 901.17 = 230.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.93/901.17 = 230.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.93x = 901.17 × 230.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.93x = 207,818.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,818.81/600.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.83

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