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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.18, 897.29 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.18, 897.29 and 213.44 is: 320.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.18 : 897.29 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.18/897.29 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.18x = 897.29 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.18x = 191,517.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,517.58/598.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.17

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