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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.20, 642.22 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.20, 642.22 and 154.28 is: 231.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.20 : 642.22 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.20/642.22 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.20x = 642.22 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.20x = 99,081.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,081.70/428.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.39

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