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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.96, 902.78 and 231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.96, 902.78 and 231.68 is: 347.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.96 : 902.78 = 231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.96/902.78 = 231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.96x = 902.78 × 231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.96x = 209,157.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,157.17/601.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.46

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