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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.76, 601.20 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.76, 601.20 and 144.24 is: 216.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.76 : 601.20 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.76/601.20 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.76x = 601.20 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.76x = 86,717.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,717.09/400.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.38

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