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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.22, 894.33 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.22, 894.33 and 211.50 is: 317.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.22 : 894.33 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.22/894.33 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.22x = 894.33 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.22x = 189,150.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,150.80/596.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.25

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