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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.42, 909.43 and 236.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.42, 909.43 and 236.15 is: 354.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.42 : 909.43 = 236.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.42/909.43 = 236.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.42x = 909.43 × 236.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.42x = 214,760.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,760.17/606.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.14

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