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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.70, 901.17 and 215.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.70, 901.17 and 215.95 is: 323.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.70 : 901.17 = 215.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.70/901.17 = 215.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.70x = 901.17 × 215.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.70x = 194,607.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,607.66/600.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.97

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