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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.16, 903.36 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.16, 903.36 and 217.44 is: 326.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.16 : 903.36 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.16/903.36 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.16x = 903.36 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.16x = 196,426.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,426.60/602.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.20

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