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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.22, 642.60 and 222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.22, 642.60 and 222.84 is: 334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.22 : 642.60 = 222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.22/642.60 = 222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.22x = 642.60 × 222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.22x = 143,196.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,196.98/428.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.40

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