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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.81, 643.22 and 154.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.81, 643.22 and 154.91 is: 232.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.81 : 643.22 = 154.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.81/643.22 = 154.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.81x = 643.22 × 154.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.81x = 99,637.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,637.22/428.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.36

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