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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.53, 905.14 and 238.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.53, 905.14 and 238.33 is: 357.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.53 : 905.14 = 238.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.53/905.14 = 238.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.53x = 905.14 × 238.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.53x = 215,722.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,722.02/603.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.43

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