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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.50, 899.40 and 214.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.50, 899.40 and 214.78 is: 322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.50 : 899.40 = 214.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.50/899.40 = 214.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.50x = 899.40 × 214.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.50x = 193,173.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,173.13/599.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.22

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