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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.35, 640.95 and 153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.35, 640.95 and 153.39 is: 230.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.35 : 640.95 = 153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.35/640.95 = 153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.35x = 640.95 × 153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.35x = 98,315.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,315.32/427.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.06

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