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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.22, 897.28 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.22, 897.28 and 213.48 is: 320.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.22 : 897.28 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.22/897.28 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.22x = 897.28 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.22x = 191,551.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,551.33/598.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.20

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