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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.84, 906.16 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.84, 906.16 and 238.88 is: 358.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.84 : 906.16 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.84/906.16 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.84x = 906.16 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.84x = 216,463.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,463.50/603.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.48

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