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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.84, 898.10 and 214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.84, 898.10 and 214.04 is: 321.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.84 : 898.10 = 214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.84/898.10 = 214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.84x = 898.10 × 214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.84x = 192,229.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,229.32/598.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.00

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