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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.77, 902.11 and 216.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.77, 902.11 and 216.93 is: 325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.77 : 902.11 = 216.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.77/902.11 = 216.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.77x = 902.11 × 216.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.77x = 195,694.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,694.72/601.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.20

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