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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.17, 643.68 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.17, 643.68 and 155.22 is: 232.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.17 : 643.68 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.17/643.68 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.17x = 643.68 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.17x = 99,909.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,909.60/429.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.80

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