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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.05, 600.31 and 215.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.05, 600.31 and 215.09 is: 322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.05 : 600.31 = 215.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.05/600.31 = 215.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.05x = 600.31 × 215.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.05x = 129,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,120.68/400.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.76

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