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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.88, 901.41 and 216.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.88, 901.41 and 216.22 is: 324.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.88 : 901.41 = 216.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.88/901.41 = 216.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.88x = 901.41 × 216.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.88x = 194,897.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,897.28/600.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.36

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