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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.03, 902.24 and 236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.03, 902.24 and 236.72 is: 354.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.03 : 902.24 = 236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.03/902.24 = 236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.03x = 902.24 × 236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.03x = 213,580.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,580.21/602.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.77

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