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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.87, 906.14 and 238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.87, 906.14 and 238.62 is: 358.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.87 : 906.14 = 238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.87/906.14 = 238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.87x = 906.14 × 238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.87x = 216,223.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,223.13/603.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.06

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