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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.07, 641.58 and 222.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.07, 641.58 and 222.53 is: 333.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.07 : 641.58 = 222.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.07/641.58 = 222.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.07x = 641.58 × 222.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.07x = 142,770.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,770.80/428.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.52

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