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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.64, 902.52 and 216.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.64, 902.52 and 216.86 is: 325.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.64 : 902.52 = 216.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.64/902.52 = 216.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.64x = 902.52 × 216.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.64x = 195,720.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,720.49/601.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.31

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