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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.30, 600.33 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.30, 600.33 and 157 is: 235.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.30 : 600.33 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.30/600.33 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.30x = 600.33 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.30x = 94,251.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,251.81/400.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.45

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