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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.56, 897.90 and 213.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.56, 897.90 and 213.84 is: 320.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.56 : 897.90 = 213.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.56/897.90 = 213.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.56x = 897.90 × 213.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.56x = 192,006.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,006.94/598.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.78

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