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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.30, 903.68 and 232.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.30, 903.68 and 232.10 is: 348.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.30 : 903.68 = 232.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.30/903.68 = 232.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.30x = 903.68 × 232.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.30x = 209,738.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,738.45/602.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.23

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