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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.22, 601.29 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.22, 601.29 and 157.41 is: 235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.22 : 601.29 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.22/601.29 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.22x = 601.29 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.22x = 94,649.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,649.06/401.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.90

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