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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.24, 910.90 and 217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.24, 910.90 and 217.24 is: 325.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.24 : 910.90 = 217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.24/910.90 = 217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.24x = 910.90 × 217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.24x = 197,883.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,883.92/607.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.87

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