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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.31, 642.57 and 154.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.31, 642.57 and 154.41 is: 231.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.31 : 642.57 = 154.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.31/642.57 = 154.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.31x = 642.57 × 154.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.31x = 99,216.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,216.90/428.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.65

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