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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.15, 903.45 and 237.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.15, 903.45 and 237.19 is: 355.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.15 : 903.45 = 237.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.15/903.45 = 237.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.15x = 903.45 × 237.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.15x = 214,289.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,289.31/602.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.87

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