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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.17, 907.81 and 215.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.17, 907.81 and 215.26 is: 322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.17 : 907.81 = 215.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.17/907.81 = 215.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.17x = 907.81 × 215.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.17x = 195,412.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,412.37/605.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.90

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