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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.23, 901.31 and 236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.23, 901.31 and 236.27 is: 354.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.23 : 901.31 = 236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.23/901.31 = 236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.23x = 901.31 × 236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.23x = 212,952.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,952.51/601.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.19

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