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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.02, 643.17 and 233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.02, 643.17 and 233.16 is: 350.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.02 : 643.17 = 233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.02/643.17 = 233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.02x = 643.17 × 233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.02x = 149,961.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,961.52/428.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.36

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