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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.65, 905.48 and 238.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.65, 905.48 and 238.85 is: 358.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.65 : 905.48 = 238.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.65/905.48 = 238.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.65x = 905.48 × 238.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.65x = 216,272.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,272.47/603.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.27

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