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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.12, 641.89 and 150.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.12, 641.89 and 150.41 is: 225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.12 : 641.89 = 150.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.12/641.89 = 150.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.12x = 641.89 × 150.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.12x = 96,543.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,543.09/428.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.50

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