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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.02, 642.66 and 211.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.02, 642.66 and 211.75 is: 317.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.02 : 642.66 = 211.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.02/642.66 = 211.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.02x = 642.66 × 211.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.02x = 136,083.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,083.26/428.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.94

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