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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.16, 894.36 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.16, 894.36 and 211.44 is: 317.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.16 : 894.36 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.16/894.36 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.16x = 894.36 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.16x = 189,103.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,103.48/596.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.20

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