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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.84, 902.21 and 217.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.84, 902.21 and 217.00 is: 325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.84 : 902.21 = 217.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.84/902.21 = 217.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.84x = 902.21 × 217.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.84x = 195,773.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,773.97/601.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.30

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