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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.86, 909.09 and 216.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.86, 909.09 and 216.05 is: 324.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.86 : 909.09 = 216.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.86/909.09 = 216.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.86x = 909.09 × 216.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.86x = 196,404.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,404.35/605.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.18

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