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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.22, 642.67 and 243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.22, 642.67 and 243.24 is: 365.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.22 : 642.67 = 243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.22/642.67 = 243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.22x = 642.67 × 243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.22x = 156,319.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,319.84/428.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.05

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