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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.92, 908.55 and 215.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.92, 908.55 and 215.86 is: 323.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.92 : 908.55 = 215.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.92/908.55 = 215.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.92x = 908.55 × 215.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.92x = 196,119.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,119.60/605.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.67

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