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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.40, 908.51 and 235.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.40, 908.51 and 235.55 is: 353.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.40 : 908.51 = 235.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.40/908.51 = 235.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.40x = 908.51 × 235.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.40x = 213,993.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,993.81/605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.48

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