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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.28, 903.57 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.28, 903.57 and 237.18 is: 355.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.28 : 903.57 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.28/903.57 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.28x = 903.57 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.28x = 214,308.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,308.73/602.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.83

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