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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.18, 641.39 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.18, 641.39 and 222.12 is: 332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.18 : 641.39 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.18/641.39 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.18x = 641.39 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.18x = 142,464.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,464.44/428.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.72

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