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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.16, 642.48 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.16, 642.48 and 154.44 is: 231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.16 : 642.48 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.16/642.48 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.16x = 642.48 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.16x = 99,224.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,224.61/428.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.75

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