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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.06, 898.04 and 214.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.06, 898.04 and 214.22 is: 321.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.06 : 898.04 = 214.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.06/898.04 = 214.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.06x = 898.04 × 214.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.06x = 192,372.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,372.57/599.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.13

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