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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.88, 898.38 and 214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.88, 898.38 and 214.13 is: 321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.88 : 898.38 = 214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.88/898.38 = 214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.88x = 898.38 × 214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.88x = 192,365.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,365.62/598.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.21

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