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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.18, 642.15 and 150.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.18, 642.15 and 150.53 is: 225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.18 : 642.15 = 150.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.18/642.15 = 150.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.18x = 642.15 × 150.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.18x = 96,659.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,659.63/428.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.75

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