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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.14, 907.99 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.14, 907.99 and 215.44 is: 323.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.14 : 907.99 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.14/907.99 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.14x = 907.99 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.14x = 195,617.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,617.37/605.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.26

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