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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.41, 905.21 and 208.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.41, 905.21 and 208.07 is: 312.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.41 : 905.21 = 208.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.41/905.21 = 208.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.41x = 905.21 × 208.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.41x = 188,342.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,342.52/603.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.13

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