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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.69, 600.29 and 227.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.69, 600.29 and 227.49 is: 340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.69 : 600.29 = 227.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.69/600.29 = 227.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.69x = 600.29 × 227.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.69x = 136,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,557.44/400.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.80

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