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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.30, 641.01 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.30, 641.01 and 153.42 is: 230.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.30 : 641.01 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.30/641.01 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.30x = 641.01 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.30x = 98,343.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,343.75/427.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.15

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