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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.92, 601.40 and 227.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.92, 601.40 and 227.53 is: 341.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.92 : 601.40 = 227.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.92/601.40 = 227.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.92x = 601.40 × 227.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.92x = 136,836.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,836.54/400.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.31

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