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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.19, 902.68 and 236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.19, 902.68 and 236.48 is: 354.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.19 : 902.68 = 236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.19/902.68 = 236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.19x = 902.68 × 236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.19x = 213,465.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,465.77/602.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.48

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