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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.15, 900.23 and 215.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.15, 900.23 and 215.13 is: 322.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.15 : 900.23 = 215.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.15/900.23 = 215.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.15x = 900.23 × 215.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.15x = 193,666.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,666.48/600.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.70

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