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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.99, 909.10 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.99, 909.10 and 216 is: 324.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.99 : 909.10 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.99/909.10 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.99x = 909.10 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.99x = 196,365.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,365.60/605.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.04

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