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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.03, 903.36 and 236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.03, 903.36 and 236.92 is: 355.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.03 : 903.36 = 236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.03/903.36 = 236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.03x = 903.36 × 236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.03x = 214,024.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,024.05/602.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.50

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