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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.88, 908.90 and 215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.88, 908.90 and 215.98 is: 324.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.88 : 908.90 = 215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.88/908.90 = 215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.88x = 908.90 × 215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.88x = 196,304.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,304.22/605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.00

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