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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.32, 642.09 and 154.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.32, 642.09 and 154.21 is: 231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.32 : 642.09 = 154.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.32/642.09 = 154.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.32x = 642.09 × 154.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.32x = 99,017.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,017.38/428.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.18

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