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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.91, 903.12 and 211.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.91, 903.12 and 211.97 is: 318.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.91 : 903.12 = 211.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.91/903.12 = 211.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.91x = 903.12 × 211.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.91x = 191,430.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,430.73/601.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.04

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