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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.19, 604.97 and 238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.19, 604.97 and 238.98 is: 358.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.19 : 604.97 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.19/604.97 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.19x = 604.97 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.19x = 144,576.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,576.12/403.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.58

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