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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.55, 902.46 and 236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.55, 902.46 and 236.24 is: 354.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.55 : 902.46 = 236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.55/902.46 = 236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.55x = 902.46 × 236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.55x = 213,197.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,197.15/601.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.41

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