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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.23, 901.81 and 211.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.23, 901.81 and 211.08 is: 316.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.23 : 901.81 = 211.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.23/901.81 = 211.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.23x = 901.81 × 211.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.23x = 190,353.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,353.53/601.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.61

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