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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.35, 642.57 and 154.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.35, 642.57 and 154.42 is: 231.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.35 : 642.57 = 154.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.35/642.57 = 154.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.35x = 642.57 × 154.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.35x = 99,225.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,225.66/428.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.65

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