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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.16, 901.13 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.16, 901.13 and 235.80 is: 353.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.16 : 901.13 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.16/901.13 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.16x = 901.13 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.16x = 212,485.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,485.28/601.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.46

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