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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.42, 909.30 and 216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.42, 909.30 and 216.36 is: 324.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.42 : 909.30 = 216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.42/909.30 = 216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.42x = 909.30 × 216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.42x = 196,736.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,736.15/606.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.42

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