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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.22, 903.33 and 236.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.22, 903.33 and 236.81 is: 355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.22 : 903.33 = 236.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.22/903.33 = 236.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.22x = 903.33 × 236.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.22x = 213,911.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,911.88/602.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.21

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