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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.81, 902.16 and 216.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.81, 902.16 and 216.97 is: 325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.81 : 902.16 = 216.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.81/902.16 = 216.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.81x = 902.16 × 216.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.81x = 195,741.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,741.66/601.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.25

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