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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.51, 905.33 and 238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.51, 905.33 and 238.40 is: 357.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.51 : 905.33 = 238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.51/905.33 = 238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.51x = 905.33 × 238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.51x = 215,830.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,830.67/603.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.63

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