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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.32, 900.60 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.32, 900.60 and 215.52 is: 323.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.32 : 900.60 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.32/900.60 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.32x = 900.60 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.32x = 194,097.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,097.31/600.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.32

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