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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.57, 600.86 and 227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.57, 600.86 and 227.24 is: 340.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.57 : 600.86 = 227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.57/600.86 = 227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.57x = 600.86 × 227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.57x = 136,539.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,539.79/400.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.87

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