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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.02, 906.17 and 238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.02, 906.17 and 238.80 is: 358.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.02 : 906.17 = 238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.02/906.17 = 238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.02x = 906.17 × 238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.02x = 216,392.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,392.20/604.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.25

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