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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.96, 901.44 and 216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.96, 901.44 and 216.20 is: 324.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.96 : 901.44 = 216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.96/901.44 = 216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.96x = 901.44 × 216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.96x = 194,891.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,891.33/600.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.30

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