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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.07, 596.58 and 215.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.07, 596.58 and 215.07 is: 322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.07 : 596.58 = 215.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.07/596.58 = 215.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.07x = 596.58 × 215.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.07x = 128,306.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,306.46/398.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.32

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