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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.76, 598.35 and 214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.76, 598.35 and 214.20 is: 320.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.76 : 598.35 = 214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.76/598.35 = 214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.76x = 598.35 × 214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.76x = 128,166.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,166.57/399.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.61

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