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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.28, 604.82 and 156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.28, 604.82 and 156.40 is: 234.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.28 : 604.82 = 156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.28/604.82 = 156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.28x = 604.82 × 156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.28x = 94,591.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,591.85/403.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.56

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