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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.92, 906.08 and 238.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.92, 906.08 and 238.51 is: 357.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.92 : 906.08 = 238.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.92/906.08 = 238.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.92x = 906.08 × 238.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.92x = 216,109.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,109.08/603.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.84

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