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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.52, 897.80 and 213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.52, 897.80 and 213.80 is: 320.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.52 : 897.80 = 213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.52/897.80 = 213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.52x = 897.80 × 213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.52x = 191,949.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,949.64/598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.71

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