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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.19, 598.38 and 216.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.19, 598.38 and 216.76 is: 324.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.19 : 598.38 = 216.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.19/598.38 = 216.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.19x = 598.38 × 216.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.19x = 129,704.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,704.85/399.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.92

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