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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.23, 642.17 and 154.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.23, 642.17 and 154.22 is: 231.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.23 : 642.17 = 154.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.23/642.17 = 154.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.23x = 642.17 × 154.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.23x = 99,037.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,037.45/428.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.27

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