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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.22, 642.11 and 222.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.22, 642.11 and 222.59 is: 333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.22 : 642.11 = 222.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.22/642.11 = 222.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.22x = 642.11 × 222.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.22x = 142,927.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,927.26/428.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.77

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