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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.63, 599.67 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.63, 599.67 and 215.28 is: 322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.63 : 599.67 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.63/599.67 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.63x = 599.67 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.63x = 129,092.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,092.88/400.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.22

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