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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.05, 903.21 and 236.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.05, 903.21 and 236.74 is: 355.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.05 : 903.21 = 236.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.05/903.21 = 236.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.05x = 903.21 × 236.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.05x = 213,825.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,825.94/602.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.16

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