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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.20, 901.65 and 230.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.20, 901.65 and 230.93 is: 346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.20 : 901.65 = 230.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.20/901.65 = 230.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.20x = 901.65 × 230.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.20x = 208,212.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,212.37/601.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.33

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