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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.94, 643.64 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.94, 643.64 and 155.16 is: 232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.94 : 643.64 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.94/643.64 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.94x = 643.64 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.94x = 99,866.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,866.41/428.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.82

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