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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.31, 899.38 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.31, 899.38 and 214.56 is: 321.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.31 : 899.38 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.31/899.38 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.31x = 899.38 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.31x = 192,972.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,972.15/599.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.99

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