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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.75, 902.27 and 226.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.75, 902.27 and 226.35 is: 339.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.75 : 902.27 = 226.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.75/902.27 = 226.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.75x = 902.27 × 226.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.75x = 204,225.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,225.57/601.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.39

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