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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.19, 640.64 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.19, 640.64 and 153.23 is: 229.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.19 : 640.64 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.19/640.64 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.19x = 640.64 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.19x = 98,167.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,167.25/427.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.80

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