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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.85, 908.52 and 215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.85, 908.52 and 215.74 is: 323.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.85 : 908.52 = 215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.85/908.52 = 215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.85x = 908.52 × 215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.85x = 196,004.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,004.10/605.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.52

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