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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.08, 902.40 and 217.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.08, 902.40 and 217.04 is: 325.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.08 : 902.40 = 217.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.08/902.40 = 217.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.08x = 902.40 × 217.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.08x = 195,856.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,856.90/602.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.30

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