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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.08, 642.21 and 208.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.08, 642.21 and 208.87 is: 313.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.08 : 642.21 = 208.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.08/642.21 = 208.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.08x = 642.21 × 208.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.08x = 134,138.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,138.40/428.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.35

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