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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.76, 902.28 and 217.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.76, 902.28 and 217.10 is: 325.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.76 : 902.28 = 217.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.76/902.28 = 217.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.76x = 902.28 × 217.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.76x = 195,884.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,884.99/601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.52

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