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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.95, 602.11 and 215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.95, 602.11 and 215.74 is: 323.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.95 : 602.11 = 215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.95/602.11 = 215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.95x = 602.11 × 215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.95x = 129,897.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,897.93/400.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.98

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