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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.97, 903.02 and 236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.97, 903.02 and 236.66 is: 355.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.97 : 903.02 = 236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.97/903.02 = 236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.97x = 903.02 × 236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.97x = 213,703.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,703.01/601.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.01

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