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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399, 598.54 and 216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399, 598.54 and 216.20 is: 324.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399 : 598.54 = 216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399/598.54 = 216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399x = 598.54 × 216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399x = 129,404.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,404.35/399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.32

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