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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.84, 901.38 and 216.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.84, 901.38 and 216.12 is: 324.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.84 : 901.38 = 216.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.84/901.38 = 216.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.84x = 901.38 × 216.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.84x = 194,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,806.25/600.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.22

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