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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.50, 598.46 and 214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.50, 598.46 and 214.13 is: 320.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.50 : 598.46 = 214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.50/598.46 = 214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.50x = 598.46 × 214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.50x = 128,144.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,144.18/399.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.77

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