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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.93, 599.03 and 216.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.93, 599.03 and 216.94 is: 324.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.93 : 599.03 = 216.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.93/599.03 = 216.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.93x = 599.03 × 216.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.93x = 129,950.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,950.99/399.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.93

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