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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.18, 641.94 and 211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.18, 641.94 and 211.59 is: 317.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.18 : 641.94 = 211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.18/641.94 = 211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.18x = 641.94 × 211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.18x = 135,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,828.08/428.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.23

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