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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.21, 906.38 and 214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.21, 906.38 and 214.18 is: 321.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.21 : 906.38 = 214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.21/906.38 = 214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.21x = 906.38 × 214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.21x = 194,128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,128.47/604.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.29

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