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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.02, 599.94 and 217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.02, 599.94 and 217.32 is: 325.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.02 : 599.94 = 217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.02/599.94 = 217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.02x = 599.94 × 217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.02x = 130,378.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,378.96/400.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.93

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