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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.29, 909.60 and 216.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.29, 909.60 and 216.38 is: 324.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.29 : 909.60 = 216.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.29/909.60 = 216.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.29x = 909.60 × 216.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.29x = 196,819.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,819.25/606.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.63

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