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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.52, 908.01 and 215.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.52, 908.01 and 215.39 is: 322.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.52 : 908.01 = 215.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.52/908.01 = 215.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.52x = 908.01 × 215.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.52x = 195,578.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,578.54/605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.99

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