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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.89, 642.20 and 154.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.89, 642.20 and 154.22 is: 231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.89 : 642.20 = 154.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.89/642.20 = 154.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.89x = 642.20 × 154.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.89x = 99,036.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,036.10/427.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.45

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