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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.40, 910.88 and 217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.40, 910.88 and 217.30 is: 325.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.40 : 910.88 = 217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.40/910.88 = 217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.40x = 910.88 × 217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.40x = 197,930.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,930.82/607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.86

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