Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400, 600.18 and 229
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 400, 600.18 and 229 is: 343.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
400 : 600.18 = 229 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
400/600.18 = 229/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
400x = 600.18 × 229 - Step 4: Simplify right side
400x = 137,441.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,441.22/400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343.60
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