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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.08, 906.30 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.08, 906.30 and 238.86 is: 358.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.08 : 906.30 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.08/906.30 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.08x = 906.30 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.08x = 216,478.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,478.82/604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.36

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