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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.18, 600.36 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.18, 600.36 and 153.38 is: 230.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.18 : 600.36 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.18/600.36 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.18x = 600.36 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.18x = 92,084.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,084.85/400.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.11

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