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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.08, 900.96 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.08, 900.96 and 216.24 is: 324.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.08 : 900.96 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.08/900.96 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.08x = 900.96 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.08x = 194,823.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,823.59/601.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.12

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