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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.31, 902.18 and 236.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.31, 902.18 and 236.35 is: 354.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.31 : 902.18 = 236.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.31/902.18 = 236.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.31x = 902.18 × 236.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.31x = 213,225.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,225.73/601.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.60

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