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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.88, 601.36 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.88, 601.36 and 112.32 is: 168.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.88 : 601.36 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.88/601.36 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.88x = 601.36 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.88x = 67,544.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,544.76/400.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.49

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