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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.22, 904.83 and 237.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.22, 904.83 and 237.81 is: 356.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.22 : 904.83 = 237.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.22/904.83 = 237.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.22x = 904.83 × 237.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.22x = 215,177.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,177.62/603.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.72

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