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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.54, 905.27 and 238.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.54, 905.27 and 238.33 is: 357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.54 : 905.27 = 238.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.54/905.27 = 238.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.54x = 905.27 × 238.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.54x = 215,753.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,753.00/603.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.48

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