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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.32, 905.76 and 238.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.32, 905.76 and 238.80 is: 357.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.32 : 905.76 = 238.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.32/905.76 = 238.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.32x = 905.76 × 238.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.32x = 216,295.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,295.49/604.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.92

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