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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.05, 898.36 and 208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.05, 898.36 and 208.94 is: 313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.05 : 898.36 = 208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.05/898.36 = 208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.05x = 898.36 × 208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.05x = 187,705.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,705.08/599.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.34

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