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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.22, 642.33 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.22, 642.33 and 237.06 is: 355.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.22 : 642.33 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.22/642.33 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.22x = 642.33 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.22x = 152,270.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,270.75/428.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.59

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