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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.78, 600.71 and 218.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.78, 600.71 and 218.33 is: 327.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.78 : 600.71 = 218.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.78/600.71 = 218.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.78x = 600.71 × 218.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.78x = 131,153.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,153.01/400.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.24

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