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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.32, 902.52 and 236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.32, 902.52 and 236.82 is: 355.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.32 : 902.52 = 236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.32/902.52 = 236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.32x = 902.52 × 236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.32x = 213,734.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,734.79/601.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.44

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