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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.25, 898.97 and 209.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.25, 898.97 and 209.36 is: 314.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.25 : 898.97 = 209.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.25/898.97 = 209.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.25x = 898.97 × 209.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.25x = 188,202.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,202.82/599.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.07

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