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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.08, 901.28 and 235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.08, 901.28 and 235.72 is: 353.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.08 : 901.28 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.08/901.28 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.08x = 901.28 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.08x = 212,449.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,449.72/601.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.45

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