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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604, 906 and 238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604, 906 and 238.80 is: 358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604 : 906 = 238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604/906 = 238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604x = 906 × 238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604x = 216,352.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,352.80/604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.20

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