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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.24, 599.94 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.24, 599.94 and 156.76 is: 234.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.24 : 599.94 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.24/599.94 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.24x = 599.94 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.24x = 94,046.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,046.59/400.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.98

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