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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.06, 901.41 and 235.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.06, 901.41 and 235.58 is: 353.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.06 : 901.41 = 235.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.06/901.41 = 235.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.06x = 901.41 × 235.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.06x = 212,354.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,354.17/601.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.30

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