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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.38, 901.62 and 236.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.38, 901.62 and 236.43 is: 354.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.38 : 901.62 = 236.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.38/901.62 = 236.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.38x = 901.62 × 236.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.38x = 213,170.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,170.02/601.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.47

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