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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.38, 598.80 and 216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.38, 598.80 and 216.60 is: 324.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.38 : 598.80 = 216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.38/598.80 = 216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.38x = 598.80 × 216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.38x = 129,700.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,700.08/399.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.75

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