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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.14, 643.40 and 151.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.14, 643.40 and 151.45 is: 227.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.14 : 643.40 = 151.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.14/643.40 = 151.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.14x = 643.40 × 151.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.14x = 97,442.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,442.93/429.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.07

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