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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.41, 902.35 and 236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.41, 902.35 and 236.14 is: 354.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.41 : 902.35 = 236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.41/902.35 = 236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.41x = 902.35 × 236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.41x = 213,080.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,080.93/601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.30

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