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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.61, 902.16 and 211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.61, 902.16 and 211.49 is: 317.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.61 : 902.16 = 211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.61/902.16 = 211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.61x = 902.16 × 211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.61x = 190,797.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,797.82/601.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.15

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