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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.57, 908.29 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.57, 908.29 and 215.48 is: 323.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.57 : 908.29 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.57/908.29 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.57x = 908.29 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.57x = 195,718.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,718.33/605.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.20

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