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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.63, 598.14 and 216.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.63, 598.14 and 216.57 is: 324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.63 : 598.14 = 216.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.63/598.14 = 216.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.63x = 598.14 × 216.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.63x = 129,539.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,539.18/399.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.15

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