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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.02, 905.05 and 238.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.02, 905.05 and 238.07 is: 357.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.02 : 905.05 = 238.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.02/905.05 = 238.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.02x = 905.05 × 238.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.02x = 215,465.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,465.25/603.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.31

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