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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.76, 602.64 and 218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.76, 602.64 and 218.90 is: 328.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.76 : 602.64 = 218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.76/602.64 = 218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.76x = 602.64 × 218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.76x = 131,919.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,919.40/401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.35

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