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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.87, 904.37 and 238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.87, 904.37 and 238.10 is: 357.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.87 : 904.37 = 238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.87/904.37 = 238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.87x = 904.37 × 238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.87x = 215,324.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,324.78/602.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.17

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