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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.32, 643.58 and 155.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.32, 643.58 and 155.21 is: 232.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.32 : 643.58 = 155.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.32/643.58 = 155.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.32x = 643.58 × 155.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.32x = 99,890.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,890.05/429.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.67

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