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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.54, 902.31 and 211.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.54, 902.31 and 211.45 is: 317.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.54 : 902.31 = 211.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.54/902.31 = 211.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.54x = 902.31 × 211.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.54x = 190,796.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,796.03/601.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.18

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