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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.99, 643.34 and 155.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.99, 643.34 and 155.00 is: 232.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.99 : 643.34 = 155.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.99/643.34 = 155.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.99x = 643.34 × 155.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.99x = 99,719.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,719.70/428.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.45

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