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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.34, 600.29 and 226.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.34, 600.29 and 226.75 is: 340.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.34 : 600.29 = 226.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.34/600.29 = 226.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.34x = 600.29 × 226.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.34x = 136,114.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,114.46/400.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.00

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