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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.35, 901.50 and 236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.35, 901.50 and 236.40 is: 354.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.35 : 901.50 = 236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.35/901.50 = 236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.35x = 901.50 × 236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.35x = 213,114.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,114.60/601.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.39

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