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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.25, 898.95 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.25, 898.95 and 214.50 is: 321.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.25 : 898.95 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.25/898.95 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.25x = 898.95 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.25x = 192,824.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,824.78/599.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.78

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