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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.18, 642.34 and 282.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.18, 642.34 and 282.23 is: 423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.18 : 642.34 = 282.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.18/642.34 = 282.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.18x = 642.34 × 282.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.18x = 181,284.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,284.41/428.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.38

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