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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.34, 641.16 and 153.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.34, 641.16 and 153.47 is: 230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.34 : 641.16 = 153.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.34/641.16 = 153.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.34x = 641.16 × 153.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.34x = 98,395.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,395.62/427.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.25

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