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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.98, 601.54 and 218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.98, 601.54 and 218.54 is: 327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.98 : 601.54 = 218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.98/601.54 = 218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.98x = 601.54 × 218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.98x = 131,460.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,460.55/400.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.85

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