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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.22, 599.88 and 217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.22, 599.88 and 217.70 is: 326.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.22 : 599.88 = 217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.22/599.88 = 217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.22x = 599.88 × 217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.22x = 130,593.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,593.88/400.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.31

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