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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.18, 901.37 and 216.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.18, 901.37 and 216.38 is: 324.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.18 : 901.37 = 216.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.18/901.37 = 216.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.18x = 901.37 × 216.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.18x = 195,038.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,038.44/601.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.43

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