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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.20, 898.92 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.20, 898.92 and 214.44 is: 321.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.20 : 898.92 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.20/898.92 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.20x = 898.92 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.20x = 192,764.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,764.40/599.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.70

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