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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.06, 641.69 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.06, 641.69 and 153.88 is: 230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.06 : 641.69 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.06/641.69 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.06x = 641.69 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.06x = 98,739.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,739.28/428.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.67

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