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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.55, 903.96 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.55, 903.96 and 237.24 is: 355.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.55 : 903.96 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.55/903.96 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.55x = 903.96 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.55x = 214,455.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,455.47/602.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.91

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