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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.58, 641.10 and 153.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.58, 641.10 and 153.62 is: 230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.58 : 641.10 = 153.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.58/641.10 = 153.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.58x = 641.10 × 153.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.58x = 98,485.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,485.78/427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.33

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