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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.28, 901.88 and 211.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.28, 901.88 and 211.30 is: 316.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.28 : 901.88 = 211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.28/901.88 = 211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.28x = 901.88 × 211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.28x = 190,562.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,562.73/601.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.93

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