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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.26, 599.90 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.26, 599.90 and 227 is: 340.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.26 : 599.90 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.26/599.90 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.26x = 599.90 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.26x = 136,177.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,177.30/400.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.22

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