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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.26, 596.16 and 214.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.26, 596.16 and 214.71 is: 322.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.26 : 596.16 = 214.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.26/596.16 = 214.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.26x = 596.16 × 214.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.26x = 128,001.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,001.51/397.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.21

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