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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.04, 599.65 and 156.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.04, 599.65 and 156.23 is: 234.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.04 : 599.65 = 156.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.04/599.65 = 156.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.04x = 599.65 × 156.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.04x = 93,679.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,679.93/400.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.18

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