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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.35, 602.36 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.35, 602.36 and 158.04 is: 237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.35 : 602.36 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.35/602.36 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.35x = 602.36 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.35x = 95,200.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,200.69/401.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.20

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