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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.55, 647.15 and 153.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.55, 647.15 and 153.89 is: 230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.55 : 647.15 = 153.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.55/647.15 = 153.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.55x = 647.15 × 153.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.55x = 99,585.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,585.91/431.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.76

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