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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.53, 600.44 and 157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.53, 600.44 and 157.23 is: 235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.53 : 600.44 = 157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.53/600.44 = 157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.53x = 600.44 × 157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.53x = 94,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,406.40/400.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.70

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