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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.04, 641.53 and 222.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.04, 641.53 and 222.49 is: 333.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.04 : 641.53 = 222.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.04/641.53 = 222.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.04x = 641.53 × 222.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.04x = 142,735.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,735.51/428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.46

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