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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.25, 900.45 and 215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.25, 900.45 and 215.50 is: 323.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.25 : 900.45 = 215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.25/900.45 = 215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.25x = 900.45 × 215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.25x = 194,046.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,046.98/600.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.28

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