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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.22, 642.09 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.22, 642.09 and 235.98 is: 353.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.22 : 642.09 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.22/642.09 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.22x = 642.09 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.22x = 151,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,520.40/428.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.84

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