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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.18, 901.40 and 235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.18, 901.40 and 235.54 is: 353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.18 : 901.40 = 235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.18/901.40 = 235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.18x = 901.40 × 235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.18x = 212,314.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,314.09/601.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.16

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