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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.23, 605.09 and 218.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.23, 605.09 and 218.05 is: 327.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.23 : 605.09 = 218.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.23/605.09 = 218.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.23x = 605.09 × 218.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.23x = 131,942.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,942.94/403.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.22

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