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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.34, 640.74 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.34, 640.74 and 153.38 is: 229.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.34 : 640.74 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.34/640.74 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.34x = 640.74 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.34x = 98,276.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,276.70/427.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.97

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