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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.70, 902.46 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.70, 902.46 and 236.46 is: 354.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.70 : 902.46 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.70/902.46 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.70x = 902.46 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.70x = 213,395.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,395.69/601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.65

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