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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.47, 902.42 and 236.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.47, 902.42 and 236.06 is: 354.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.47 : 902.42 = 236.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.47/902.42 = 236.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.47x = 902.42 × 236.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.47x = 213,021.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,021.34/601.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.17

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