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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.94, 902.88 and 236.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.94, 902.88 and 236.82 is: 355.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.94 : 902.88 = 236.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.94/902.88 = 236.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.94x = 902.88 × 236.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.94x = 213,820.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,820.04/601.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.22

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