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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.47, 599.40 and 216.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.47, 599.40 and 216.81 is: 325.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.47 : 599.40 = 216.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.47/599.40 = 216.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.47x = 599.40 × 216.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.47x = 129,955.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,955.91/399.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.32

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