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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.16, 642.22 and 154.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.16, 642.22 and 154.18 is: 231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.16 : 642.22 = 154.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.16/642.22 = 154.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.16x = 642.22 × 154.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.16x = 99,017.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,017.48/428.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.26

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