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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.15, 901.29 and 235.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.15, 901.29 and 235.51 is: 353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.15 : 901.29 = 235.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.15/901.29 = 235.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.15x = 901.29 × 235.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.15x = 212,262.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,262.81/601.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.09

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