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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.67, 902.85 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.67, 902.85 and 236.76 is: 355.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.67 : 902.85 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.67/902.85 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.67x = 902.85 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.67x = 213,758.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,758.77/601.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.28

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