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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.13, 1,201.60 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.13, 1,201.60 and 216.18 is: 324.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.13 : 1,201.60 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.13/1,201.60 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.13x = 1,201.60 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.13x = 259,761.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,761.89/801.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.24

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