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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.21, 599.03 and 214.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.21, 599.03 and 214.65 is: 321.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.21 : 599.03 = 214.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.21/599.03 = 214.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.21x = 599.03 × 214.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.21x = 128,582.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,582.33/400.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.29

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