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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.02, 897.27 and 213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.02, 897.27 and 213.30 is: 320.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.02 : 897.27 = 213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.02/897.27 = 213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.02x = 897.27 × 213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.02x = 191,387.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,387.69/598.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.04

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