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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.28, 904.81 and 238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.28, 904.81 and 238.17 is: 357.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.28 : 904.81 = 238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.28/904.81 = 238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.28x = 904.81 × 238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.28x = 215,498.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,498.60/603.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.21

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