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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.04, 641.95 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.04, 641.95 and 154.08 is: 231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.04 : 641.95 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.04/641.95 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.04x = 641.95 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.04x = 98,911.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,911.27/428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.08

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