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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.99, 643.60 and 155.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.99, 643.60 and 155.31 is: 233.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.99 : 643.60 = 155.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.99/643.60 = 155.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.99x = 643.60 × 155.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.99x = 99,960.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,960.12/428.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.01

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