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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.93, 906.24 and 238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.93, 906.24 and 238.98 is: 358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.93 : 906.24 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.93/906.24 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.93x = 906.24 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.93x = 216,577.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,577.53/603.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.61

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