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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.21, 641.74 and 222.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.21, 641.74 and 222.35 is: 333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.21 : 641.74 = 222.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.21/641.74 = 222.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.21x = 641.74 × 222.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.21x = 142,690.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,690.89/428.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.23

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