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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.15, 903.22 and 217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.15, 903.22 and 217.13 is: 325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.15 : 903.22 = 217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.15/903.22 = 217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.15x = 903.22 × 217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.15x = 196,111.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,111.10/602.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.69

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