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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.27, 597.57 and 215.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.27, 597.57 and 215.45 is: 323.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.27 : 597.57 = 215.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.27/597.57 = 215.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.27x = 597.57 × 215.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.27x = 128,746.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,746.46/398.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.26

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