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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.32, 901.98 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.32, 901.98 and 236.28 is: 354.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.32 : 901.98 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.32/901.98 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.32x = 901.98 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.32x = 213,119.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,119.83/601.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.42

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