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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.26, 902.05 and 216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.26, 902.05 and 216.54 is: 324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.26 : 902.05 = 216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.26/902.05 = 216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.26x = 902.05 × 216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.26x = 195,329.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,329.91/601.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.87

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