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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.32, 601.94 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.32, 601.94 and 227.44 is: 341.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.32 : 601.94 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.32/601.94 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.32x = 601.94 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.32x = 136,906.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,906.55/401.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.14

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