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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.07, 642.10 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.07, 642.10 and 150.42 is: 225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.07 : 642.10 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.07/642.10 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.07x = 642.10 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.07x = 96,584.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,584.68/428.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.63

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