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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.44, 552.60 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.44, 552.60 and 216.44 is: 298.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.44 : 552.60 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.44/552.60 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.44x = 552.60 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.44x = 119,604.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,604.17/400.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.68

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