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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.14, 902.84 and 236.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.14, 902.84 and 236.49 is: 354.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.14 : 902.84 = 236.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.14/902.84 = 236.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.14x = 902.84 × 236.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.14x = 213,512.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,512.63/602.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.59

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