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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.28, 599.08 and 216.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.28, 599.08 and 216.46 is: 324.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.28 : 599.08 = 216.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.28/599.08 = 216.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.28x = 599.08 × 216.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.28x = 129,676.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,676.86/399.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.78

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