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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.63, 601.01 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.63, 601.01 and 153.82 is: 230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.63 : 601.01 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.63/601.01 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.63x = 601.01 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.63x = 92,446.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,446.59/400.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.76

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