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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.63, 902.68 and 236.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.63, 902.68 and 236.45 is: 354.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.63 : 902.68 = 236.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.63/902.68 = 236.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.63x = 902.68 × 236.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.63x = 213,440.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,440.35/601.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.77

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