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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.98, 905.85 and 238.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.98, 905.85 and 238.67 is: 357.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.98 : 905.85 = 238.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.98/905.85 = 238.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.98x = 905.85 × 238.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.98x = 216,194.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,194.69/603.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.95

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