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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399, 598.32 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399, 598.32 and 216.18 is: 324.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399 : 598.32 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399/598.32 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399x = 598.32 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399x = 129,344.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,344.82/399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.17

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