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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.70, 601.27 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.70, 601.27 and 218.30 is: 327.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.70 : 601.27 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.70/601.27 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.70x = 601.27 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.70x = 131,254.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,254.92/400.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.57

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