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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.17, 640.96 and 153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.17, 640.96 and 153.39 is: 230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.17 : 640.96 = 153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.17/640.96 = 153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.17x = 640.96 × 153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.17x = 98,319.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,319.74/427.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.16

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