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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.41, 901.78 and 236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.41, 901.78 and 236.10 is: 354.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.41 : 901.78 = 236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.41/901.78 = 236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.41x = 901.78 × 236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.41x = 212,909.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,909.08/601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.02

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