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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.91, 902.96 and 236.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.91, 902.96 and 236.62 is: 354.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.91 : 902.96 = 236.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.91/902.96 = 236.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.91x = 902.96 × 236.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.91x = 213,660.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,660.56/601.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.97

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