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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.25, 642.48 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.25, 642.48 and 222.75 is: 334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.25 : 642.48 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.25/642.48 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.25x = 642.48 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.25x = 143,112.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,112.42/428.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.18

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