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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.29, 642.29 and 154.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.29, 642.29 and 154.37 is: 231.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.29 : 642.29 = 154.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.29/642.29 = 154.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.29x = 642.29 × 154.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.29x = 99,151.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,151.14/428.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.51

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