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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.30, 642.51 and 154.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.30, 642.51 and 154.42 is: 231.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.30 : 642.51 = 154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.30/642.51 = 154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.30x = 642.51 × 154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.30x = 99,216.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,216.39/428.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.65

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