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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.38, 602.16 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.38, 602.16 and 154.60 is: 231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.38 : 602.16 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.38/602.16 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.38x = 602.16 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.38x = 93,093.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,093.94/401.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.93

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