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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.44, 641.28 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.44, 641.28 and 153.56 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.44 : 641.28 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.44/641.28 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.44x = 641.28 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.44x = 98,471.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,471.75/427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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