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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.19, 642.08 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.19, 642.08 and 220.02 is: 329.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.19 : 642.08 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.19/642.08 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.19x = 642.08 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.19x = 141,269.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,269.34/428.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.92

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