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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.82, 902.50 and 236.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.82, 902.50 and 236.41 is: 354.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.82 : 902.50 = 236.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.82/902.50 = 236.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.82x = 902.50 × 236.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.82x = 213,360.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,360.03/601.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.52

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