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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.32, 899.12 and 209.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.32, 899.12 and 209.35 is: 314.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.32 : 899.12 = 209.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.32/899.12 = 209.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.32x = 899.12 × 209.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.32x = 188,225.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,225.23/599.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.06

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