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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.96, 908.98 and 215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.96, 908.98 and 215.92 is: 323.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.96 : 908.98 = 215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.96/908.98 = 215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.96x = 908.98 × 215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.96x = 196,266.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,266.96/605.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.89

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