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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.28, 597.59 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.28, 597.59 and 215.46 is: 323.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.28 : 597.59 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.28/597.59 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.28x = 597.59 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.28x = 128,756.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,756.74/398.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.28

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