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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.56, 905.84 and 238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.56, 905.84 and 238.96 is: 358.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.56 : 905.84 = 238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.56/905.84 = 238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.56x = 905.84 × 238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.56x = 216,459.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,459.53/604.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.04

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