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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.16, 642.06 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.16, 642.06 and 154.26 is: 231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.16 : 642.06 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.16/642.06 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.16x = 642.06 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.16x = 99,044.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,044.18/428.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.33

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