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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.63, 902.81 and 236.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.63, 902.81 and 236.35 is: 354.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.63 : 902.81 = 236.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.63/902.81 = 236.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.63x = 902.81 × 236.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.63x = 213,380.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,380.86/601.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.67

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