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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.26, 904.88 and 238.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.26, 904.88 and 238.15 is: 357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.26 : 904.88 = 238.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.26/904.88 = 238.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.26x = 904.88 × 238.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.26x = 215,497.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,497.17/603.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.22

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