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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.19, 899.73 and 215.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.19, 899.73 and 215.35 is: 322.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.19 : 899.73 = 215.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.19/899.73 = 215.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.19x = 899.73 × 215.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.19x = 193,754.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,754.61/600.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.82

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