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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.75, 601.23 and 157.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.75, 601.23 and 157.45 is: 236.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.75 : 601.23 = 157.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.75/601.23 = 157.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.75x = 601.23 × 157.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.75x = 94,663.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,663.66/400.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.22

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