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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.13, 640.80 and 222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.13, 640.80 and 222.40 is: 332.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.13 : 640.80 = 222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.13/640.80 = 222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.13x = 640.80 × 222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.13x = 142,513.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,513.92/428.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.88

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