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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.25, 905.11 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.25, 905.11 and 238.14 is: 357.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.25 : 905.11 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.25/905.11 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.25x = 905.11 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.25x = 215,542.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,542.30/603.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.30

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