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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.29, 642.38 and 154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.29, 642.38 and 154.34 is: 231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.29 : 642.38 = 154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.29/642.38 = 154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.29x = 642.38 × 154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.29x = 99,144.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,144.93/428.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.49

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