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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.56, 598.89 and 216.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.56, 598.89 and 216.09 is: 324.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.56 : 598.89 = 216.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.56/598.89 = 216.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.56x = 598.89 × 216.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.56x = 129,414.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,414.14/398.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.70

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