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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.96, 906.09 and 238.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.96, 906.09 and 238.85 is: 358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.96 : 906.09 = 238.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.96/906.09 = 238.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.96x = 906.09 × 238.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.96x = 216,417.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,417.57/603.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.33

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