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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.64, 900.16 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.64, 900.16 and 215.52 is: 322.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.64 : 900.16 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.64/900.16 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.64x = 900.16 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.64x = 194,002.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,002.48/600.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.99

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