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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.03, 601.64 and 227.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.03, 601.64 and 227.78 is: 341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.03 : 601.64 = 227.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.03/601.64 = 227.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.03x = 601.64 × 227.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.03x = 137,041.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,041.92/401.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.72

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