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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.83, 601.43 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.83, 601.43 and 218.16 is: 327.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.83 : 601.43 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.83/601.43 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.83x = 601.43 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.83x = 131,206.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,206.88/400.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.34

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