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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.34, 642.35 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.34, 642.35 and 154.38 is: 231.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.34 : 642.35 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.34/642.35 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.34x = 642.35 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.34x = 99,165.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,165.22/428.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.51

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