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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.12, 901.59 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.12, 901.59 and 236.16 is: 354.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.12 : 901.59 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.12/901.59 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.12x = 901.59 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.12x = 212,919.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,919.49/601.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.20

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