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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.12, 905.04 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.12, 905.04 and 237.92 is: 357.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.12 : 905.04 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.12/905.04 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.12x = 905.04 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.12x = 215,327.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,327.12/603.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.02

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