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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.14, 900.99 and 215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.14, 900.99 and 215.94 is: 323.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.14 : 900.99 = 215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.14/900.99 = 215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.14x = 900.99 × 215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.14x = 194,559.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,559.78/601.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.65

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