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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.10, 641.32 and 221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.10, 641.32 and 221.96 is: 332.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.10 : 641.32 = 221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.10/641.32 = 221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.10x = 641.32 × 221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.10x = 142,347.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,347.39/428.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.51

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