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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.42, 642.51 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.42, 642.51 and 154.46 is: 231.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.42 : 642.51 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.42/642.51 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.42x = 642.51 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.42x = 99,238.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,238.88/428.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.64

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