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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.72, 908.65 and 215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.72, 908.65 and 215.70 is: 323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.72 : 908.65 = 215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.72/908.65 = 215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.72x = 908.65 × 215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.72x = 195,995.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,995.81/605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.58

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