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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.15, 642.21 and 245.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.15, 642.21 and 245.41 is: 368.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.15 : 642.21 = 245.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.15/642.21 = 245.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.15x = 642.21 × 245.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.15x = 157,604.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,604.07/428.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.11

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