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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.42, 641.10 and 153.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.42, 641.10 and 153.46 is: 230.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.42 : 641.10 = 153.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.42/641.10 = 153.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.42x = 641.10 × 153.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.42x = 98,383.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,383.21/427.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.18

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