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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.21, 900.32 and 210.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.21, 900.32 and 210.22 is: 315.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.21 : 900.32 = 210.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.21/900.32 = 210.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.21x = 900.32 × 210.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.21x = 189,261.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,261.97/600.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.33

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