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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.80, 902.58 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.80, 902.58 and 236.88 is: 355.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.80 : 902.58 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.80/902.58 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.80x = 902.58 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.80x = 213,803.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,803.15/601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.27

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