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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.51, 644.10 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.51, 644.10 and 155.52 is: 233.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.51 : 644.10 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.51/644.10 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.51x = 644.10 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.51x = 100,170.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,170.43/429.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.22

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