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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.36, 900.36 and 215.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.36, 900.36 and 215.64 is: 323.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.36 : 900.36 = 215.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.36/900.36 = 215.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.36x = 900.36 × 215.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.36x = 194,153.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,153.63/600.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.40

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