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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.62, 644.28 and 155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.62, 644.28 and 155.66 is: 233.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.62 : 644.28 = 155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.62/644.28 = 155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.62x = 644.28 × 155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.62x = 100,288.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,288.62/429.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.44

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