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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.23, 904.80 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.23, 904.80 and 238.02 is: 357.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.23 : 904.80 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.23/904.80 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.23x = 904.80 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.23x = 215,360.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,360.50/603.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.01

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