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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.02, 900.99 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.02, 900.99 and 216 is: 323.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.02 : 900.99 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.02/900.99 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.02x = 900.99 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.02x = 194,613.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,613.84/601.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.81

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