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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.66, 904.32 and 237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.66, 904.32 and 237.39 is: 356.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.66 : 904.32 = 237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.66/904.32 = 237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.66x = 904.32 × 237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.66x = 214,676.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,676.52/602.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.22

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