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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.32, 910.86 and 217.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.32, 910.86 and 217.31 is: 325.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.32 : 910.86 = 217.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.32/910.86 = 217.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.32x = 910.86 × 217.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.32x = 197,934.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,934.43/607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.91

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