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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.75, 643.22 and 154.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.75, 643.22 and 154.84 is: 232.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.75 : 643.22 = 154.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.75/643.22 = 154.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.75x = 643.22 × 154.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.75x = 99,597.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,597.25/428.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.30

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