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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.96, 643.26 and 155

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.96, 643.26 and 155 is: 232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.96 : 643.26 = 155 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.96/643.26 = 155/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.96x = 643.26 × 155
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.96x = 99,705.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,705.30/428.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.43

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