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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.67, 601.20 and 218.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.67, 601.20 and 218.06 is: 327.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.67 : 601.20 = 218.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.67/601.20 = 218.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.67x = 601.20 × 218.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.67x = 131,098.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,098.08/400.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.20

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