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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.10, 641.61 and 212.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.10, 641.61 and 212.10 is: 317.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.10 : 641.61 = 212.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.10/641.61 = 212.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.10x = 641.61 × 212.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.10x = 136,085.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,085.48/428.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.88

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