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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.47, 903.09 and 237.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.47, 903.09 and 237.11 is: 355.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.47 : 903.09 = 237.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.47/903.09 = 237.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.47x = 903.09 × 237.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.47x = 214,133.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,133.93/602.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.43

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