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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.66, 903.31 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.66, 903.31 and 217.62 is: 326.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.66 : 903.31 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.66/903.31 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.66x = 903.31 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.66x = 196,578.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,578.32/602.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.18

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