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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.33, 640.78 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.33, 640.78 and 153.38 is: 229.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.33 : 640.78 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.33/640.78 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.33x = 640.78 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.33x = 98,282.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,282.84/427.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.99

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