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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.14, 604.63 and 156.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.14, 604.63 and 156.34 is: 234.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.14 : 604.63 = 156.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.14/604.63 = 156.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.14x = 604.63 × 156.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.14x = 94,529.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,529.28/403.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.48

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