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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.94, 601.59 and 218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.94, 601.59 and 218.12 is: 327.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.94 : 601.59 = 218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.94/601.59 = 218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.94x = 601.59 × 218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.94x = 131,216.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,216.62/400.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.27

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