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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.72, 898.28 and 214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.72, 898.28 and 214 is: 321.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.72 : 898.28 = 214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.72/898.28 = 214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.72x = 898.28 × 214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.72x = 192,231.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,231.92/598.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.07

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