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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.89, 643.19 and 151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.89, 643.19 and 151.18 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.89 : 643.19 = 151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.89/643.19 = 151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.89x = 643.19 × 151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.89x = 97,234.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,234.25/428.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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