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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.45, 602.26 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.45, 602.26 and 154.64 is: 231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.45 : 602.26 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.45/602.26 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.45x = 602.26 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.45x = 93,133.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,133.49/401.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.99

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