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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.46, 907.75 and 215.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.46, 907.75 and 215.25 is: 322.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.46 : 907.75 = 215.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.46/907.75 = 215.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.46x = 907.75 × 215.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.46x = 195,393.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,393.19/605.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.72

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