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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.97, 599.13 and 216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.97, 599.13 and 216.72 is: 325.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.97 : 599.13 = 216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.97/599.13 = 216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.97x = 599.13 × 216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.97x = 129,841.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,841.75/398.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.45

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