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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.19, 902.05 and 211.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.19, 902.05 and 211.47 is: 317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.19 : 902.05 = 211.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.19/902.05 = 211.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.19x = 902.05 × 211.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.19x = 190,756.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,756.51/601.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.30

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