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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.05, 901.23 and 235.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.05, 901.23 and 235.41 is: 352.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.05 : 901.23 = 235.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.05/901.23 = 235.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.05x = 901.23 × 235.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.05x = 212,158.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,158.55/601.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.98

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