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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.16, 901.85 and 235.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.16, 901.85 and 235.91 is: 353.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.16 : 901.85 = 235.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.16/901.85 = 235.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.16x = 901.85 × 235.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.16x = 212,756.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,756.51/601.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.91

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