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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.68, 601.22 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.68, 601.22 and 218.08 is: 327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.68 : 601.22 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.68/601.22 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.68x = 601.22 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.68x = 131,114.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,114.06/400.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.23

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