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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.44, 905.10 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.44, 905.10 and 238.12 is: 357.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.44 : 905.10 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.44/905.10 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.44x = 905.10 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.44x = 215,522.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,522.41/603.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.16

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