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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.20, 900.15 and 229.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.20, 900.15 and 229.92 is: 344.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.20 : 900.15 = 229.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.20/900.15 = 229.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.20x = 900.15 × 229.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.20x = 206,962.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,962.49/600.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.83

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