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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.24, 903.50 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.24, 903.50 and 237.04 is: 355.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.24 : 903.50 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.24/903.50 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.24x = 903.50 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.24x = 214,163.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,163.97/602.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.61

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