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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.05, 898.04 and 214.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.05, 898.04 and 214.21 is: 321.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.05 : 898.04 = 214.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.05/898.04 = 214.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.05x = 898.04 × 214.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.05x = 192,369.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,369.15/599.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.12

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