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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.94, 598.78 and 216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.94, 598.78 and 216.48 is: 324.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.94 : 598.78 = 216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.94/598.78 = 216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.94x = 598.78 × 216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.94x = 129,623.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,623.89/398.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.92

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