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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.84, 901.08 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.84, 901.08 and 216 is: 323.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.84 : 901.08 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.84/901.08 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.84x = 901.08 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.84x = 194,633.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,633.28/600.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.94

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