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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.21, 641.55 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.21, 641.55 and 154.12 is: 230.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.21 : 641.55 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.21/641.55 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.21x = 641.55 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.21x = 98,875.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,875.69/428.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.90

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