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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.31, 905.11 and 233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.31, 905.11 and 233.17 is: 349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.31 : 905.11 = 233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.31/905.11 = 233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.31x = 905.11 × 233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.31x = 211,038.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,038.81/603.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.80

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