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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.15, 599.81 and 217.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.15, 599.81 and 217.16 is: 325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.15 : 599.81 = 217.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.15/599.81 = 217.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.15x = 599.81 × 217.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.15x = 130,254.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,254.74/400.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.51

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