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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.08, 906.35 and 238.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.08, 906.35 and 238.66 is: 358.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.08 : 906.35 = 238.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.08/906.35 = 238.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.08x = 906.35 × 238.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.08x = 216,306.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,306.03/604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.08

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