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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.04, 901.22 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.04, 901.22 and 235.41 is: 352.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.04 : 901.22 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.04/901.22 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.04x = 901.22 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.04x = 212,155.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,155.02/601.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.98

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