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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.15, 601.66 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.15, 601.66 and 154.24 is: 231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.15 : 601.66 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.15/601.66 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.15x = 601.66 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.15x = 92,798.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,798.15/401.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.33

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