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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.51, 641.21 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.51, 641.21 and 153.56 is: 230.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.51 : 641.21 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.51/641.21 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.51x = 641.21 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.51x = 98,463.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,463.44/427.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.32

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