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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.31, 905.48 and 238.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.31, 905.48 and 238.36 is: 357.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.31 : 905.48 = 238.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.31/905.48 = 238.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.31x = 905.48 × 238.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.31x = 215,830.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,830.21/603.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.74

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