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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.28, 600.90 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.28, 600.90 and 218.76 is: 327.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.28 : 600.90 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.28/600.90 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.28x = 600.90 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.28x = 131,452.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,452.88/401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.58

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