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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.98, 901.29 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.98, 901.29 and 230.76 is: 346.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.98 : 901.29 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.98/901.29 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.98x = 901.29 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.98x = 207,978.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,978.30/600.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.07

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