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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.44, 902.20 and 216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.44, 902.20 and 216.72 is: 325.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.44 : 902.20 = 216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.44/902.20 = 216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.44x = 902.20 × 216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.44x = 195,524.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,524.78/601.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.09

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