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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.18, 642.54 and 233.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.18, 642.54 and 233.31 is: 350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.18 : 642.54 = 233.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.18/642.54 = 233.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.18x = 642.54 × 233.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.18x = 149,911.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,911.01/428.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.11

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