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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.22, 601.83 and 218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.22, 601.83 and 218.70 is: 328.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.22 : 601.83 = 218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.22/601.83 = 218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.22x = 601.83 × 218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.22x = 131,620.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,620.22/401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.05

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