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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.03, 901.25 and 211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.03, 901.25 and 211.02 is: 316.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.03 : 901.25 = 211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.03/901.25 = 211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.03x = 901.25 × 211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.03x = 190,181.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,181.78/601.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.43

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