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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.09, 643.41 and 155.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.09, 643.41 and 155.19 is: 232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.09 : 643.41 = 155.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.09/643.41 = 155.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.09x = 643.41 × 155.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.09x = 99,850.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,850.80/429.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.70

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