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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.68, 901.91 and 235.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.68, 901.91 and 235.97 is: 353.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.68 : 901.91 = 235.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.68/901.91 = 235.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.68x = 901.91 × 235.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.68x = 212,822.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,822.52/601.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.71

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