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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.26, 599.10 and 214.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.26, 599.10 and 214.91 is: 321.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.26 : 599.10 = 214.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.26/599.10 = 214.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.26x = 599.10 × 214.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.26x = 128,749.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,749.59/400.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.66

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