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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.29, 646.66 and 153.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.29, 646.66 and 153.46 is: 230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.29 : 646.66 = 153.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.29/646.66 = 153.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.29x = 646.66 × 153.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.29x = 99,232.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,232.44/431.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.09

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