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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.93, 601.58 and 218.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.93, 601.58 and 218.05 is: 327.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.93 : 601.58 = 218.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.93/601.58 = 218.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.93x = 601.58 × 218.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.93x = 131,171.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,171.92/400.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.17

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