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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.14, 905.88 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.14, 905.88 and 214.02 is: 320.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.14 : 905.88 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.14/905.88 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.14x = 905.88 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.14x = 193,876.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,876.44/604.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.91

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