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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.68, 600.96 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.68, 600.96 and 157.32 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.68 : 600.96 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.68/600.96 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.68x = 600.96 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.68x = 94,543.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,543.03/400.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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