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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.52, 898.74 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.52, 898.74 and 214.50 is: 321.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.52 : 898.74 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.52/898.74 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.52x = 898.74 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.52x = 192,779.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,779.73/599.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.56

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