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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.23, 905.15 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.23, 905.15 and 238.04 is: 357.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.23 : 905.15 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.23/905.15 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.23x = 905.15 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.23x = 215,461.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,461.91/603.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.18

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