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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.31, 899.91 and 215.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.31, 899.91 and 215.47 is: 323.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.31 : 899.91 = 215.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.31/899.91 = 215.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.31x = 899.91 × 215.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.31x = 193,903.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,903.61/600.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.01

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