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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.10, 642.37 and 233.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.10, 642.37 and 233.09 is: 349.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.10 : 642.37 = 233.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.10/642.37 = 233.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.10x = 642.37 × 233.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.10x = 149,730.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,730.02/428.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.76

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