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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.31, 642.30 and 154.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.31, 642.30 and 154.35 is: 231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.31 : 642.30 = 154.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.31/642.30 = 154.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.31x = 642.30 × 154.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.31x = 99,139.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,139.01/428.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.47

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