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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.16, 597 and 215.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.16, 597 and 215.49 is: 323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.16 : 597 = 215.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.16/597 = 215.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.16x = 597 × 215.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.16x = 128,647.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,647.53/398.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.11

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