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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.27, 642.42 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.27, 642.42 and 211.80 is: 317.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.27 : 642.42 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.27/642.42 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.27x = 642.42 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.27x = 136,064.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,064.56/428.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.71

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