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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.32, 905.18 and 238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.32, 905.18 and 238.34 is: 357.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.32 : 905.18 = 238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.32/905.18 = 238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.32x = 905.18 × 238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.32x = 215,740.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,740.60/603.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.59

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