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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.36, 897.69 and 208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.36, 897.69 and 208.31 is: 312.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.36 : 897.69 = 208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.36/897.69 = 208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.36x = 897.69 × 208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.36x = 186,992.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,992.27/598.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.51

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