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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.14, 901.80 and 216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.14, 901.80 and 216.36 is: 324.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.14 : 901.80 = 216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.14/901.80 = 216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.14x = 901.80 × 216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.14x = 195,113.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,113.45/601.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.57

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