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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.08, 643.41 and 155.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.08, 643.41 and 155.13 is: 232.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.08 : 643.41 = 155.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.08/643.41 = 155.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.08x = 643.41 × 155.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.08x = 99,812.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,812.19/429.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.62

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