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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.59, 905.58 and 238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.59, 905.58 and 238.48 is: 357.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.59 : 905.58 = 238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.59/905.58 = 238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.59x = 905.58 × 238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.59x = 215,960.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,960.45/603.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.80

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