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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.03, 641.96 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.03, 641.96 and 154.12 is: 231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.03 : 641.96 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.03/641.96 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.03x = 641.96 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.03x = 98,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,937.66/428.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.15

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