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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.59, 905.48 and 233.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.59, 905.48 and 233.38 is: 350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.59 : 905.48 = 233.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.59/905.48 = 233.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.59x = 905.48 × 233.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.59x = 211,320.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,320.92/603.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.11

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