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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.82, 601.46 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.82, 601.46 and 157.34 is: 236.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.82 : 601.46 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.82/601.46 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.82x = 601.46 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.82x = 94,629.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,629.92/400.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.09

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