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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.13, 897.60 and 213.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.13, 897.60 and 213.38 is: 320.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.13 : 897.60 = 213.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.13/897.60 = 213.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.13x = 897.60 × 213.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.13x = 191,524.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,524.33/598.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.21

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