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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.65, 601.22 and 218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.65, 601.22 and 218.18 is: 327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.65 : 601.22 = 218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.65/601.22 = 218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.65x = 601.22 × 218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.65x = 131,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,170.08/400.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.39

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