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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.63, 902.06 and 235.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.63, 902.06 and 235.99 is: 353.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.63 : 902.06 = 235.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.63/902.06 = 235.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.63x = 902.06 × 235.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.63x = 212,877.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,877.14/601.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.83

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