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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.15, 600.46 and 217.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.15, 600.46 and 217.68 is: 326.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.15 : 600.46 = 217.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.15/600.46 = 217.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.15x = 600.46 × 217.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.15x = 130,708.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,708.13/400.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.65

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