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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.53, 644.30 and 155.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.53, 644.30 and 155.65 is: 233.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.53 : 644.30 = 155.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.53/644.30 = 155.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.53x = 644.30 × 155.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.53x = 100,285.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,285.30/429.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.48

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