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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.24, 642.12 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.24, 642.12 and 211.60 is: 317.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.24 : 642.12 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.24/642.12 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.24x = 642.12 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.24x = 135,872.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,872.59/428.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.28

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