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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.31, 600.35 and 153.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.31, 600.35 and 153.46 is: 230.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.31 : 600.35 = 153.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.31/600.35 = 153.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.31x = 600.35 × 153.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.31x = 92,126.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,126.71/400.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.14

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