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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.20, 643.95 and 155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.20, 643.95 and 155.30 is: 233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.20 : 643.95 = 155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.20/643.95 = 155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.20x = 643.95 × 155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.20x = 100,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,005.44/429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.00

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