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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.10, 898.53 and 214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.10, 898.53 and 214.26 is: 321.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.10 : 898.53 = 214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.10/898.53 = 214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.10x = 898.53 × 214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.10x = 192,519.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,519.04/599.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.35

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