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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.16, 600.23 and 244.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.16, 600.23 and 244.03 is: 366.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.16 : 600.23 = 244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.16/600.23 = 244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.16x = 600.23 × 244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.16x = 146,472.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,472.79/400.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.04

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