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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.16, 641.52 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.16, 641.52 and 222.42 is: 333.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.16 : 641.52 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.16/641.52 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.16x = 641.52 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.16x = 142,686.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,686.88/428.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.26

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