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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.02, 897.03 and 213.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.02, 897.03 and 213.27 is: 319.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.02 : 897.03 = 213.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.02/897.03 = 213.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.02x = 897.03 × 213.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.02x = 191,309.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,309.59/598.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.91

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