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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.36, 907.99 and 215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.36, 907.99 and 215.25 is: 322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.36 : 907.99 = 215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.36/907.99 = 215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.36x = 907.99 × 215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.36x = 195,444.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,444.85/605.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.86

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