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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.10, 641.73 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.10, 641.73 and 232.92 is: 349.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.10 : 641.73 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.10/641.73 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.10x = 641.73 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.10x = 149,471.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,471.75/428.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.15

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