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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.17, 897.16 and 213.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.17, 897.16 and 213.42 is: 320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.17 : 897.16 = 213.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.17/897.16 = 213.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.17x = 897.16 × 213.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.17x = 191,471.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,471.89/598.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.10

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