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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.97, 644.95 and 155.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.97, 644.95 and 155.95 is: 233.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.97 : 644.95 = 155.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.97/644.95 = 155.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.97x = 644.95 × 155.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.97x = 100,578.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,578.54/429.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.92

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