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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.93, 644.76 and 152.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.93, 644.76 and 152.30 is: 228.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.93 : 644.76 = 152.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.93/644.76 = 152.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.93x = 644.76 × 152.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.93x = 98,198.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,198.56/429.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.41

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