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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.48, 600.71 and 157.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.48, 600.71 and 157.01 is: 235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.48 : 600.71 = 157.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.48/600.71 = 157.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.48x = 600.71 × 157.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.48x = 94,313.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,313.69/400.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.50

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