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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.15, 642.06 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.15, 642.06 and 154.16 is: 231.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.15 : 642.06 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.15/642.06 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.15x = 642.06 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.15x = 98,981.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,981.57/428.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.19

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