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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.86, 601.29 and 218.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.86, 601.29 and 218.21 is: 327.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.86 : 601.29 = 218.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.86/601.29 = 218.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.86x = 601.29 × 218.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.86x = 131,204.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,204.48/400.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.31

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