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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.03, 642.15 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.03, 642.15 and 150.35 is: 225.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.03 : 642.15 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.03/642.15 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.03x = 642.15 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.03x = 96,544.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,544.04/428.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.55

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