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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.72, 599.22 and 216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.72, 599.22 and 216.96 is: 325.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.72 : 599.22 = 216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.72/599.22 = 216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.72x = 599.22 × 216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.72x = 130,006.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,006.77/399.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.24

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