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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.67, 598.17 and 215.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.67, 598.17 and 215.85 is: 323.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.67 : 598.17 = 215.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.67/598.17 = 215.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.67x = 598.17 × 215.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.67x = 129,114.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,114.99/398.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.86

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