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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.11, 642.06 and 154.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.11, 642.06 and 154.06 is: 231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.11 : 642.06 = 154.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.11/642.06 = 154.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.11x = 642.06 × 154.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.11x = 98,914.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,914.16/428.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.05

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