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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.97, 602.14 and 218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.97, 602.14 and 218.72 is: 328.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.97 : 602.14 = 218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.97/602.14 = 218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.97x = 602.14 × 218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.97x = 131,695.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,695.96/400.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.45

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