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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.25, 905.87 and 233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.25, 905.87 and 233.87 is: 350.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.25 : 905.87 = 233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.25/905.87 = 233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.25x = 905.87 × 233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.25x = 211,854.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,854.01/604.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.61

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