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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.76, 898.00 and 214.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.76, 898.00 and 214.01 is: 320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.76 : 898.00 = 214.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.76/898.00 = 214.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.76x = 898.00 × 214.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.76x = 192,175.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,175.95/598.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.96

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