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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.62, 601.33 and 227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.62, 601.33 and 227.48 is: 341.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.62 : 601.33 = 227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.62/601.33 = 227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.62x = 601.33 × 227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.62x = 136,790.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,790.55/400.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.45

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