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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.84, 905.78 and 233.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.84, 905.78 and 233.61 is: 350.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.84 : 905.78 = 233.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.84/905.78 = 233.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.84x = 905.78 × 233.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.84x = 211,599.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,599.27/603.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.42

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