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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.40, 641.16 and 153.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.40, 641.16 and 153.62 is: 230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.40 : 641.16 = 153.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.40/641.16 = 153.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.40x = 641.16 × 153.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.40x = 98,495.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,495.00/427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.45

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