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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.23, 903.65 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.23, 903.65 and 237.04 is: 355.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.23 : 903.65 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.23/903.65 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.23x = 903.65 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.23x = 214,201.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,201.20/602.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.68

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