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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.28, 640.94 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.28, 640.94 and 153.44 is: 230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.28 : 640.94 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.28/640.94 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.28x = 640.94 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.28x = 98,345.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,345.83/427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.17

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