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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.42, 904.50 and 238.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.42, 904.50 and 238.11 is: 356.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.42 : 904.50 = 238.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.42/904.50 = 238.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.42x = 904.50 × 238.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.42x = 215,370.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,370.50/603.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.92

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