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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.61, 905.54 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.61, 905.54 and 233.40 is: 350.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.61 : 905.54 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.61/905.54 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.61x = 905.54 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.61x = 211,355.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,355.26/603.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.15

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