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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.35, 596.13 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.35, 596.13 and 214.50 is: 321.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.35 : 596.13 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.35/596.13 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.35x = 596.13 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.35x = 127,866.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,866.90/397.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.80

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