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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.32, 905.52 and 238.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.32, 905.52 and 238.82 is: 358.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.32 : 905.52 = 238.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.32/905.52 = 238.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.32x = 905.52 × 238.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.32x = 216,256.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,256.29/603.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.44

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