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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.44, 644.16 and 155.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.44, 644.16 and 155.54 is: 233.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.44 : 644.16 = 155.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.44/644.16 = 155.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.44x = 644.16 × 155.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.44x = 100,189.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,189.43/429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.31

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