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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.72, 598.24 and 215.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.72, 598.24 and 215.90 is: 323.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.72 : 598.24 = 215.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.72/598.24 = 215.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.72x = 598.24 × 215.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.72x = 129,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,157.02/398.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.93

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