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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.28, 601.08 and 227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.28, 601.08 and 227.76 is: 341.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.28 : 601.08 = 227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.28/601.08 = 227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.28x = 601.08 × 227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.28x = 136,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,901.98/401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.16

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