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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.84, 601.47 and 154.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.84, 601.47 and 154.22 is: 231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.84 : 601.47 = 154.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.84/601.47 = 154.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.84x = 601.47 × 154.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.84x = 92,755.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,755.70/400.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.40

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