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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.32, 644.18 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.32, 644.18 and 155.64 is: 233.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.32 : 644.18 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.32/644.18 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.32x = 644.18 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.32x = 100,260.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,260.18/429.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.53

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