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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.09, 642.18 and 154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.09, 642.18 and 154.25 is: 231.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.09 : 642.18 = 154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.09/642.18 = 154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.09x = 642.18 × 154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.09x = 99,053.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,053.05/428.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.39

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