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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428, 641.96 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428, 641.96 and 211.52 is: 317.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428 : 641.96 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428/641.96 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428x = 641.96 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428x = 135,787.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,787.38/428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.26

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