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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.14, 896.58 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.14, 896.58 and 213.12 is: 319.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.14 : 896.58 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.14/896.58 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.14x = 896.58 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.14x = 191,079.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,079.13/598.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.46

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