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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.93, 598.61 and 214.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.93, 598.61 and 214.57 is: 321.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.93 : 598.61 = 214.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.93/598.61 = 214.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.93x = 598.61 × 214.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.93x = 128,443.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,443.75/399.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.17

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