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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.04, 599.90 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.04, 599.90 and 229.16 is: 343.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.04 : 599.90 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.04/599.90 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.04x = 599.90 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.04x = 137,473.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,473.08/400.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.65

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