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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.19, 894.42 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.19, 894.42 and 211.44 is: 317.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.19 : 894.42 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.19/894.42 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.19x = 894.42 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.19x = 189,116.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,116.16/596.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.21

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