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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.22, 901.80 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.22, 901.80 and 235.86 is: 353.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.22 : 901.80 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.22/901.80 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.22x = 901.80 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.22x = 212,698.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,698.55/601.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.78

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