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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.80, 905.35 and 238.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.80, 905.35 and 238.39 is: 357.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.80 : 905.35 = 238.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.80/905.35 = 238.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.80x = 905.35 × 238.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.80x = 215,826.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,826.39/603.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.45

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