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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.96, 900.96 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.96, 900.96 and 216 is: 323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.96 : 900.96 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.96/900.96 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.96x = 900.96 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.96x = 194,607.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,607.36/600.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.83

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