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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.81, 642.92 and 154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.81, 642.92 and 154.86 is: 232.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.81 : 642.92 = 154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.81/642.92 = 154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.81x = 642.92 × 154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.81x = 99,562.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,562.98/428.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.19

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