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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.62, 909.24 and 216.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.62, 909.24 and 216.26 is: 324.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.62 : 909.24 = 216.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.62/909.24 = 216.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.62x = 909.24 × 216.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.62x = 196,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,632.24/606.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.14

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