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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.64, 900.24 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.64, 900.24 and 215.44 is: 322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.64 : 900.24 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.64/900.24 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.64x = 900.24 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.64x = 193,947.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,947.71/600.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.90

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