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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.30, 642.22 and 222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.30, 642.22 and 222.36 is: 333.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.30 : 642.22 = 222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.30/642.22 = 222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.30x = 642.22 × 222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.30x = 142,803.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,803.48/428.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.42

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