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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.22, 900.36 and 210.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.22, 900.36 and 210.17 is: 315.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.22 : 900.36 = 210.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.22/900.36 = 210.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.22x = 900.36 × 210.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.22x = 189,228.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,228.66/600.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.27

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