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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.65, 908.75 and 215.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.65, 908.75 and 215.77 is: 323.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.65 : 908.75 = 215.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.65/908.75 = 215.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.65x = 908.75 × 215.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.65x = 196,080.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,080.99/605.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.75

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