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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.96, 600.16 and 215.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.96, 600.16 and 215.40 is: 322.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.96 : 600.16 = 215.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.96/600.16 = 215.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.96x = 600.16 × 215.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.96x = 129,273.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,273.93/400.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.41

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