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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.15, 901.18 and 216.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.15, 901.18 and 216.31 is: 324.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.15 : 901.18 = 216.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.15/901.18 = 216.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.15x = 901.18 × 216.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.15x = 194,928.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,928.66/601.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.26

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