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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.34, 906.17 and 238.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.34, 906.17 and 238.89 is: 358.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.34 : 906.17 = 238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.34/906.17 = 238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.34x = 906.17 × 238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.34x = 216,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,473.76/604.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.20

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