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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.22, 642.26 and 154.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.22, 642.26 and 154.29 is: 231.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.22 : 642.26 = 154.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.22/642.26 = 154.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.22x = 642.26 × 154.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.22x = 99,093.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,093.52/428.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.41

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