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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.15, 900.36 and 210.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.15, 900.36 and 210.15 is: 315.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.15 : 900.36 = 210.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.15/900.36 = 210.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.15x = 900.36 × 210.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.15x = 189,210.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,210.65/600.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.27

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