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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.74, 601.50 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.74, 601.50 and 218.22 is: 327.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.74 : 601.50 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.74/601.50 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.74x = 601.50 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.74x = 131,259.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,259.33/400.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.54

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