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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.90, 601.61 and 218.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.90, 601.61 and 218.41 is: 327.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.90 : 601.61 = 218.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.90/601.61 = 218.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.90x = 601.61 × 218.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.90x = 131,399.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,399.66/400.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.76

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