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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.35, 905.90 and 238.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.35, 905.90 and 238.99 is: 358.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.35 : 905.90 = 238.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.35/905.90 = 238.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.35x = 905.90 × 238.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.35x = 216,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,501.04/604.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.24

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