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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.14, 600.93 and 227.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.14, 600.93 and 227.27 is: 340.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.14 : 600.93 = 227.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.14/600.93 = 227.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.14x = 600.93 × 227.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.14x = 136,572.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,572.79/401.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.46

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