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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.09, 642.33 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.09, 642.33 and 211.64 is: 317.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.09 : 642.33 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.09/642.33 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.09x = 642.33 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.09x = 135,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,942.72/428.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.56

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