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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.37, 600.56 and 229.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.37, 600.56 and 229.25 is: 343.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.37 : 600.56 = 229.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.37/600.56 = 229.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.37x = 600.56 × 229.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.37x = 137,678.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,678.38/400.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.88

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