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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.98, 641.84 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.98, 641.84 and 154.02 is: 230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.98 : 641.84 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.98/641.84 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.98x = 641.84 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.98x = 98,856.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,856.20/427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.98

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