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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.48, 905.17 and 238.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.48, 905.17 and 238.27 is: 357.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.48 : 905.17 = 238.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.48/905.17 = 238.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.48x = 905.17 × 238.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.48x = 215,676.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,676.29/603.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.39

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