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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.07, 642.09 and 154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.07, 642.09 and 154.17 is: 231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.07 : 642.09 = 154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.07/642.09 = 154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.07x = 642.09 × 154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.07x = 98,991.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,991.59/428.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.25

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