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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.94, 898.42 and 214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.94, 898.42 and 214.18 is: 321.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.94 : 898.42 = 214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.94/898.42 = 214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.94x = 898.42 × 214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.94x = 192,423.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,423.60/598.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.27

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