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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.02, 901.77 and 216.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.02, 901.77 and 216.30 is: 324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.02 : 901.77 = 216.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.02/901.77 = 216.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.02x = 901.77 × 216.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.02x = 195,052.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,052.85/601.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.54

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